Unfortunately the nose of the 2011 Syrah Col Lecció is dominated by oak aromas and it's hard to reach the Syrah or Penedès character in the glass. Vanilla, smoke, coconut, spices and little more shape the nose. The palate has bittersweet flavors, spices and smoke with a slightly bitter finish that feels a little diluted. This was once a benchmark Syrah from Spain -when very few were produced- but seems trapped by the barrel.