2018 Hangman's
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Another awesome wine from Helen Keplinger, the 2018 Syrah Hangman's comes from the Hudson Vineyard in Carneros and includes 5% Viognier. Incredible notes of black raspberries, olive tapenade, wildflowers, and bacon fat emerge from this Côte-Rôtie look-alike on steroids. Deep, opulent, and multi-dimensional on the palate, with full-bodied richness, it’s a knockout bottle of wine that will shine for at least 10-15 years. As with the Fuego Y Mar, there’s no need to delay gratification, though.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Syrah Hangman's emerges from one of the very best parcels in Hudson. Silky and aromatic, the 2018 impresses with its brightness and overall nuance. Crushed flowers, sweet red-toned fruit, mint, spice and blood orange all open in the glass. A touch of Viognier adds brightness. Here, too, I am blown away by the purity of the flavors.