Gorman Pixie Syrah 2019

The 2019 Syrah The Pixie showed nicely, with classic Red Mountain structure and focus as well as beautiful red and black fruits, notes of flowers and peppery spice, ripe tannins, and a great finish. I love its purity, balance, and length. It will benefit from just a year or two of bottle age and keep for a decade.

Fervent yet rich and refined, with lively red currant, smoky anise and river stone accents that take on tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030. —T.F.