Sanguis, Last Dance, Syrah 2004 Rhone Blanc The second to last vintage

The second to last vintage made from both blocks of vines on the Seven Springs Vineyard (the owners re-designated the older block as Anden)

imposing and virtually impenetrable

this wine will drink well and develop gracefully over the next ten years

just a hint of vanillin oak and a potpourri of gentle meunier floral scents in the upper register

toasty oak and roasted coffee flavors that end in a long cascade

Sanguis, Last Dance, Syrah 2004 Rhone Blanc The second to last vintagedamp stained and torn labels 94 Points Robert M. Parker Jr. From the Westerly, Thompson, and Watch Hill vineyards, my favorite of this quartet camphor, creosote, blackberries, chocolate, and pain grille. It possesses superb richness, tremendous depth, and a savory mouthfeel. 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck The 2004 Sanguis The Last Dance is 100% Syrah that spent 22 months in 80% new oak and shows young, bright aromatics of crushed berries, freshly snipped