Ochota Barrels Syrah I Am The Owl The Gorgeous Sector 2015

The winemaking here employed full whole cluster fermentation followed by eight months of élevage in seasoned French oak, yielding 13% alcohol. significant breadth, opening with concentrated blackberry and cherry cola alongside floral confection notes. These primary characteristics are layered with incense, exotic Indian spice, and cured tobacco leaf. The palate presents substantial depth, presenting an array of dark fruit expressions alongside penetrating spice elements that develop increased sweetness through aeration, while simultaneously revealing a subtle smoky minerality. The finish shows impressive texture, maintaining both spiciness and notable length, concluding with juicy blue fruit and candied violet. This expression of Syrah achieves the kind of tension and aromatic refinement typically associated with the more elegant northern Rhône appellations, where whole cluster vinification and restrained extraction produce wines of similar ripeness and precision.