$26 per bottle / $280.80 per
case
$22.10 per bottle / $249.60 per
case (Members)
"La syrah," the French say—syrah is deeply and
elementally feminine—is perfumed elegance. Enchanting and
capitvating rather than overpowering, it disarms by its
strangeness. Like Borge's Zahir, syrah makes an indelible
impression. One will wander the world till the end of one's days,
its sublime, haunting fragrance gradually displacing all thoughts
and memories, including the knowledge of one's own name.
Tasting Notes
Oh those Europeans and European-styled wines! Initially very closed
when you first meet them. Air (and time) lures them out of their
protective cocoon. Nose of anise, raw meat, bacon fat, leather,
plum, and wet stone. In the mouth, what is most noteworthy is the
texture - sleek, almost oily. Then there is the enormously savory,
umami-intensive, almost saline aspect of the wine. Palpable
acidity, medium tannins and discreet fruitiness evocative of
confiture of fraises de bois. The 2010 vintage was
incredibly cool (in every sense), producing among the most
"classic" expressions of syrah that I have ever observed in
California (at very discreet levels of alohol. Certainly the most
expressive vintage and possibly finest vintage of Pousseur we have
produced to date.
Our ’10 Syrah "Le Pousseur" is named for an alchemist and
trickster, but is withal an incredibly accessible wine, great by
the glass but also a felicitous partner to all manner of roasted
meats, poultry, game, wild mushrooms, and well aged cheeses.
Vineyard | Production Notes
We created the 2010 Syrah "Le Pousseur" from syrah sourced from two
exceptional cool climate Central Coast growers in the Santa Maria
area, known for exceptional quality and close care of their
vineyards. The grapes from each vineyard were hand harvested,
sorted, and fermented individually. The result is an elegant blend
of concentrated black fruits, spice, and earth. For optimal
enjoyment, we suggest a gentle decanting, allowing the wine to
breathe.
Vital Statistics
Varietal Blend: 100% syrah
Appellation: Central Coast
Vineyards: 57% Alamo Creek, 43% Bien Nacido
Alcohol by Volume: 12.8%
TA: 6.6 g/L
pH: 3.63
Serving Temp: 55-60ºF
Cellaring: 5+ years from release (February 2013)
Production: 1,016 cases
Label Artist: Bascove
