2011 Bedrock Syrah Griffin's Lair Vineyard
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The 2011 Syrah Griffin's Lair wraps around the palate with great intensity. There is a raw, animal power to the Griffin's Lair that is impossible to miss. The addition of 12% Viognier with 60% whole clusters give the wine a dimension of aromatic lift and vibrancy that is hugely appealing. A multitude of red fruits, tobacco, smoke, new leather and iron are layered into the finish. A gorgeous, complete wine, the 2011 Griffin's Lair is stunning.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2011 Syrah Griffin’s Lair wraps around the palate with great intensity. There is a raw, animal power to the Griffin’s Lair that is impossible to miss. The addition of 12% Viognier with 60% whole clusters gives the wine a dimension of aromatic lift and vibrancy that is hugely appealing. A multitude of red fruits, tobacco, smoke, new leather and iron are layered into the finish. A gorgeous, complete wine, the 2011 Griffin’s Lair is stunning. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021. Morgan Peterson continues to put out a bevy of superb, site-driven wines, many of them focused on the old-vine, heritage sites he and a small cadre of fellow producers have brought back from the brink of extinction. When I taste the Bedrock wines, I often get the impression they will age very well, despite their considerable near-term appeal. Tel. (707) 364-8763