From lighter soils and vines planted in 2000, the 2011 Syrah Angeli comes all from Block 5 of the Stolpman estate vineyard and was fermented with 70% whole cluster. Exhibiting fantastic raspberry, chalky minerality, liquid flower, violets and plenty of spice box qualities, it stays medium-bodied, fresh and elegant on the palate with an overall age-worthy feel. With time in the glass, more and more tannin shows, so give bottles another handful of years in the cellar. It should have 12-15 years or more of ultimate longevity. Drink 2015-2026.
Wine Spectator 12/2013 (88 Punkte)
A muscular red, with pure, dense layers of dark berry, plum, cedar and tobacco leaf. Not shy on tannins, which impart a firm, cleansing finish. Syrah. Best from 2014 through 2022. 300 cases made. –JL
