2014 Estate Syrah "Fred"

90 points

The 2014 Fred is a brighter and more high toned than its predecessors.  It is obvious from the moment it leaves the bottle with its bright red complexion.  It still showcases the usual lavender oil and bright nose of the Tablas Creek clone, but it is expressing more red fruit notes.  Bouncy and bright in the mouth while round and plush tannins maintain through to the end.