2017 Keplinger Hangman's
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Inky dark fruit, blackberry jam, chocolate, spice, charcoal, leather and licorice infuse the 2017 Syrah Hangman's with tons of character. Sumptuous, bold and racy to the core, the Hangman's beautifully expresses the natural richness and intensity of the year. It is another standout in this range.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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Incorporating 5% Viognier, the 2017 Syrah Hangman’s comes from the Hudson Vineyard in Carneros, and it’s up with some of the greatest Syrahs to ever come out of California. Deep purple/blue-hued with awesome notes of blue fruits, chocolate, graphite, smoked game, and olives, it has an exotic tropical note (no doubt from the Viognier), full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and a great finish. It’s a stunning Syrah I’d be thrilled to have in the cellar. It should drink well for 10-15 years.
The 2017 Syrah Hangman's contains 5% Viognier and comes from the Hudson vineyard, owned and farmed by Lee Hudson. It aged 18 months in 50% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it delivers profound black plums, Morello cherries and licorice scents with hints of black pepper, tar, bacon fat and garrigue plus a waft of underbrush. Full-bodied, the palate has electric energy with racy freshness cutting through the tightly coiled layers, finishing long and plushly textured. 160 cases produced.