It is intense but not overpowering

along with beams of fine tannin

concentrated and almost painfully intense medium weight flavors that conclude in a bone-dry

mossy tree bark and truffles over a core of plum preserves

There is plenty of underlying tension and energy to the mouth coating and very serious finish that displays only a touch of rusticity

Mullineux, Syrah Iron Vintage:2020 It is intense but notThe 2013 Iron Syrah has a roundness and softness on the nose that almost belies its complexity red berry fruit, red peppercorns, rooibos and undergrowth scents that are very well defined. The palate is medium bodied with ripe tannin, wonderfully savory and quite gamey, and beautifully balanced with impressive volume and sustain on the finish that you would have difficult distinguishing from a top Cte Rtie. This is an excellent Syrah, my only