2012 Chasseur Syrah

Chasseur produced a 2012 Syrah Russian River sourced from the Martinelli-owned Zio Tony Vineyard (although the back label spells it Tio Zony). Only 100 cases were made of this big, fleshy, fruit-bomb Syrah boasting a dense ruby/purple color as well as blackberry and cassis fruit. There is not a lot of complexity yet, but it possesses a fleshy, lush mouthfeel. It should develop more nuances over the next 7-8 years.