2009 Castagna Shiraz Genesis
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Super juicy fruit, and all that meaty, spicy, Hermitage richness too. An absolute stunner – full of nuance and grace. (RH)
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2009 Genesis Syrah contains 2% Viognier and about 50% new French oak was used but only up to malolactic, then the new oak was reduced to about 15%, for a total aging in oak of 20 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has intense aromas of creme de cassis, smoked meat, game, fertile loam, nuts and black olives with hints of black pepper and violets. Medium to full-bodied with refreshing acid cutting through the concentrated fruit, it has a medium level of grainy tannins and a long finish. Approachable now, it should cellar to 2021+. Importers: David Bowler Wines, NY, NY; tel. (212) 807-1680; and Tasman Imports, Falls Church, VA; tel. (703) 532-3813
2% Viognier. Bright, fragrant, dense. Very young. Not so immediate as the Segreto – but surely on its way to being something very special. (RH)
The 2009 Genesis Syrah contains 2% Viognier and about 50% new French oak was used but only up to malolactic, then the new oak was reduced to about 15%, for a total aging in oak of 20 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has intense aromas of creme de cassis, smoked meat, game, fertile loam, nuts and black olives with hints of black pepper and violets. Medium to full-bodied with refreshing acid cutting through the concentrated fruit, it has a medium level of grainy tannins and a long finish. Approachable now, it should cellar to 2021+. Jun 2012, www.robertparker.com