4 ha parcel planted in 1963)
I very much like the balance as the firm acid spine is well-integrated though note that this too is going to require at least 5-ish years of cellaring first
with supple tannins quickly absorbed by the wine's plush fruit
I very much like the texture of the medium-bodied flavors that also conclude in a bitter pit fruit-inflected finish that is notably firmer
detailed and impressively scaled broad-shouldered flavors that possess excellent power and plenty of underlying tension on the focused
Montes, Folly other_regions 4 ha parcel planted inEven the Syrah, the 2012 Montes Folly, felt a little mainstream and shy not really showing much varietal character when poured. There is ripe fruit, black rather than red, and some balsamic aromas, quite oaky; after all, it spent 18 months in wood. The palate is full bodied, juicy and round, warm with glossy tannins and a sweet, fruit driven finish. 30,000 bottles produced.