In a recent blind tasting of great Syrahs we had a real surprise jump out! Our group of 15 lined up some great wines, including:
- Carlisle “James Berry” (94 WA)
- Bedrock (94 WA)
- Chalk Hill (94 WA)
- Two Hands “Lily’s Garden” (92 WS)
- Piedrasassi (92 WA)
- Lucia “Susan’s Hill (95 WA)
- Lucia “Garys’” (94 WA)
- Tensley “BMT” (95 WA)
- Beckmen “No 1 Purisima (94 WA)
- Cattleya “Soberanos” (94 WA)
- Herman Story “White Hawk” (94 WS)
- Apsara “Los Madres”
Apsara garnered 7 first, 3 second & 3 third place votes – Carlisle 3 first, 4 second & 4 third, Lucia “Susan’s Hill” 3 first, 3 second & 3 third, Lucia “Garys” 2 first, 3 second & 2 third place votes were the winners of the night, with Apsara as the # 1
The name Apsara comes from the Sanskrit word for a celestial dancer whose movements represent the key elements in our wine, balance, purity & expression. Robin Akhurst learned from some of the best in industry – Anne Claude Leflaive at Dom. Leflaive in Burgundy, Matt Wenk at Two Hands in the Barossa Valley, Thomas Rivers Brown at Schrader & Outpost and Mike Smith at Myriad, 12C & Carter Cellars in the Napa Valley. Working alongside these Hall of Fame winemakers he gained valuable experience to kick-start his own dream “Apsara”
Apsara 2012 Syrah “Las Madres” Carneros
Retail 40.00 – GGWC 35.99 – FREE SHIPPING on 12 or more
OK to mix and match with Apsara Sauvignon Blanc
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In the glass the Apsara Las Madres Syrah shows an intense violet rim with a deep purple core. This is a California version of a nice Cote Rotie! The vibrant nose opens up over time to display a vanilla laced spice box with clove, anise and licorice. There are also hints of dark fruits as well as more savory notes of bacon and bitter chocolate. I am happy to say this Syrah displays muscular savory notes of Kalamata olives, white pepper, blackberry star anise and subtle chocolate notes on the palate. Adding to the complexity there is a suggestion of smoked meats and on the finish the tannins coat the palate with a gentle hint of cocoa nibs. Only 65 cases produced!
Also check out their amazing Sauvignon Blanc!
Apsara 2013 Sauvignon Blanc “Rivers Reach” Rutherford, Napa Valley
Retail 28.00 – GGWC 24.99 – FREE SHIPPING on 12 or more
OK to mix and match with Apsara Syrah
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Crystal clear with a green-straw color. This year’s Sauvignon Blanc displays elegant aromas of lychees and passion fruit, alongside notes of pineapple, limes and a touch of green mango. Exotic fruits are complimented by a restrained mineral note that leads through to an almost creamy mid palate. The development of flavors in the mouth is carried through by a refreshing bright acidity that pairs with the phenolic component delivering crisp apple refreshment that lingers through to the finish. The 2013 is a nicely structured wine, whose complexities benefit from some air to display its full character. Only 137 cases produced.
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