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2005 Rhys Alesia Syrah Fairview Ranch |
| Vintage | 2005 |  Label 1 of 2   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Rhys Alesia (web) | ||
| Variety | Syrah | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | Fairview Ranch | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | Central Coast | ||
| Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 69 notes) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 7/7/2010: Opened on Monday, 1.5 glasses consumed, dominated by burnt rubber and dark fruits; skipped a night, and on Weds., gloriosky. Rubber tones more subdued, wonderful balance good acidity and soft tannins, capped by a great finish of fruit and dried grasses that makes me wish there were more than 2 oz remaining. (366 views) | |
| Tasted by pismo45 on 6/13/2010 & rated 91 points: We enjoyed the heck out of this bottle. I guess it's stem inclusion giving the tell tale aroma but whatever it was, it's becoming a common occurence with bottles from Rhys we drink - and I love it. More black fruited than red but both were there in just a very tasty bottle of wine. Can't figure out how to explain what I found in the body - it's a much more tightly knit, silky mouth feel than in other syrahs we've had recently. (385 views) | |
| Tasted by vanpe003 on 3/27/2010 & rated 88 points: I really like the Rhys/Alesia pinots for their delicacy and finesse. The same style seems to carry over to this syrah, and in my opinion less successfully. Popped / poured. On the nose, I don't get any of the funk/barnyard others describe. Instead, fragrant red berries and a bit of floral perfume. On the palate, medium-light in weight, with a mouthfeel that suggests a tannic pinot. A fair amount of acidity and fine tannins take center stage, and seemingly overwhelm the fruit. This would be better with the right food pairing. It's not a good candidate for a stand-alone drinker. (597 views) | |
| Tasted by jsdavis on 3/27/2010 & rated 91 points: Very fruit forward. After 1 hour the wine was very open, full and smooth. Hint of white pepper on the finish (578 views) | |
| Tasted by rwstorer on 2/5/2010 & rated 91 points: Popped and poured with Moutondoc. Blackish red in color with aromas of spice and black fruit. Complex flavors of up front pepper, integrated black fruit and more pepper on the finish. Really nice to drink. (889 views) | |
| Tasted by wineandgolover on 1/25/2010 & rated 86 points: drank over two days. dark purple. dark fruit and wet horse on nose. meat and iron on the palate. traditional type syrah. interesting if not hedonistic. I'd have guessed Crozes Hermitage blind. I think some might really love this. I think I'll pop one of their pinots tonight, I like them better. (966 views) | |
| Tasted by jc-mmb on 1/16/2010 & rated 86 points: some nice notes of earth and dark fruit, but a stemmy aroma detracts. didn't blow off. thin mid palate for a syrah and short but fruitful finish. (909 views) | |
| Tasted by Tel007 on 1/5/2010: Nice in the mouth but the nose stinks of BRETT! (977 views) | |
| Tasted by Cow Town on 12/19/2009 & rated 87 points: Second bottle of three. First day was tight, dark, and somewhat unpleaseant. The funk (stewed vegetables? barnyard?) mostly blew off by day two. More meat and earth, but the fruit was definitely hiding. Will wait several years before opening the third bottle. (1068 views) | |
| Tasted by scott davis on 12/9/2009 & rated 89 points: Opened, not decanted. Inky dark purple in color. There's a prevalent must of sulphur and burnt soy on the nose. The palate shows ripe blue fruit, beefsteak, pepper, and black olive notes which exhibit depth, balance, good texture, and a medium-long finish. Though many nice elements exist, I suspect this might be a divisive wine due to the unique bouquet. (1409 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 11/10/2009 & rated 90 points: (1106 views) | |
| Tasted by Wine Drinker on 11/3/2009 & rated 89 points: Deep red. Much different than when last tasted in March 2008, still smells meaty but I don't detect the smoke or mustiness that I noticed before and now I pick up a little spiciness. The wine has a better mouth feel (less dryness) and seems a little more elegant and in balance. Finish is rather short. I appreciate that this is not a fruit bomb like many California Syrahs. (1448 views) | |
| Tasted by Greg Pierce on 10/23/2009: Inky opaque purple. Dark fruits, red fruits, some bacon, olive, with a little heat on the nose. Dark fruits, good acidity, with a bit of a bitter, mocha finish. Quite good. (1462 views) | |
| Tasted by Decaturwinedude on 10/16/2009: See my last note kids. (1448 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 10/10/2009 & rated 87 points: Still has funky taste (1567 views) | |
| Tasted by ultramarathoner on 10/3/2009 & rated 88 points: (1208 views) | |
| Tasted by yui on 9/9/2009 & rated 92 points: (1429 views) | |
| Tasted by treaganjr on 8/11/2009 & rated 88 points: (1356 views) | |
| Tasted by blondon on 7/22/2009: Popped and poured. Typical Alesia funk filled nose. Earthy, olive tapenade, great fruit and elegance. (1827 views) | |
| Tasted by CMCLR on 7/17/2009 & rated 85 points: Has some serious funk on the nose. Too stinky to get a higher score. (1883 views) | |
| Tasted by conform on 7/8/2009: Some funky vegetal notes on the nose that blew off a bit with air; better in the mouth. (1967 views) | |
| Tasted by djb on 5/29/2009 & rated 86 points: This is just isn't working for me...probably should have cellared longer....jasonh has nailed the grapefruit element in this wine, and it's not really a plus in my book, though keeps the palate lively. But the fruit is somewhat MIA at this stage..... (1876 views) | |
| Tasted by ultramarathoner on 5/17/2009 & rated 89 points: (1464 views) | |
| Tasted by WetRock on 4/30/2009: Plenty of pepper over the nose and a well balanced palate. Probably could have used more air to let the fruit come to fore more at this point but makes for a nice dinner wine in contrast to many Cali Syrahs. (2005 views) | |
| Tasted by jasonh on 4/6/2009 & rated 89 points: As stinky as the last time. As normal with Fairview, it is like there is a pile of grapefruits and someone is doing a burnout on them. This would not be for everyone. After 3 days the smell is the same. I like it but it can wear on you. Big grapefruit flavors as well. This wine is so intense. It really didn't budge after 3 days. On the 3 day the finish did begin to even out but it is still aggressive. I won't be touching my other bottles for many years. (2073 views) | |
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The '05 Alesia Fairview Ranch Syrah is just plain delicious and our best Syrah to date. The 2005 vintage allowed the mineral complexity of Fairview's decomposed granitic soils to take center stage in an uncommon Syrah of balance, perfectly ripe fresh fruit and layered soil-driven complexity. This Syrah offers everything that we love about this varietal and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. About Red Wines Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest) WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in over 100 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. Central Coast Wine Growers Association Appellation: Wine Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands | Winegeeks article |
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