Horsepower Sur Echalas Vineyard Syrah

99 Points Editor’s Choice – Another impeccable wine from Horsepower this 100% Syrah is aged for 18 months in all neutral oak to let the sense of place and terroir shine through. Its my favorite from the line-up and sports an eye-popping deep blue and purple core with a lovely neon purple rim in the glass. Boastful aromas of spiced boysenberry dried blueberries freshly cooked bacon black-peppered charcuterie umami and crushed stones pop on the nose. Meaty on the palate with a secondary hit of iodine blue plum and crushed herbs creates an interesting tension in the wine. It jumps back and forth between a fruit-focused and a meat/spice-focused Syrah. Perfect levels of acidity are perfectly balanced with the smooth and present tannins. The dried pink grapefruit zest on the finish is a perfect final touch. 354 cases made. Highly recommended and Editors Choice. Jeremy Young International Wine Report