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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2015 (based on 88 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 34 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Stephen.Somm on 5/15/2018 & rated 89 points: Perennial QPR is off the charts for this entry-level Syrah from California legend Andrew Murray.
The 2009 bottling features notes of dark cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, white pepper and oak, with dusty tannins. Paired wonderfully with bison burgers. I am astonished that this wine is still drinking well, a testament to its pedigree. (1313 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 4/27/2014 & rated 89 points: Incredible value! This is a great syrah for a retail price of $16 (though can be had for $13 in many wine shops). In fact, it drinks like a much more expensive bottle. Dark red fruit, leather, bacon, and pepper. (4290 views) | | | Tasted by Dagalaifus on 4/6/2014 & rated 90 points: Dark ruby in the glass with a nose of blackberry jam and muted bacon. On the palate, the same blackberry jam as well as cherry, oak, cedar and subtle Christmas spices. The wine has a lengthy finish suggesting it will age gracefully; however who knows, as the wine comes with a screw cap. At under $20 per bottle, the wine has an outstanding QPR. (4288 views) | | | Tasted by mstull2 on 10/29/2013 & rated 91 points: very smooth (4758 views) | | | Tasted by BobMilton on 6/6/2013 & rated 91 points: A very nice high QPR wine. Good fruit (mix of blue and black), very smooth, toujch of spice. (5035 views) | | | Tasted by Russ P on 1/25/2013 & rated 90 points: Sorry to see this last bottle go but new stock of 2010 just arrived so can continue with this excellent syrah on a regular basis. (4392 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 11/10/2012 & rated 91 points: Nose and palate of dark fruit, bacon, pepper, and smoke. Delicious! (1988 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 7/7/2012 & rated 90 points: 90+ points. The best vintage of Tous Les Jours to date. Well balanced, full of flavor, yet not as big and bold as Andrew's single-vineyard offerings ... which can be a positive thing, depending on food and pairing. Nicely done. (2669 views) | | | Tasted by CP on 7/5/2012 & rated 89 points: Ranks right up there with the best this bottling has ever offered. Nose is very hefty black fruit and bacon. Palate is more of the same, well balanced. Decent finish. Drinks well today. Would buy more not-quite-but-almost-everyday drinking. (2282 views) | | | Tasted by davidwhitedc on 5/31/2012 & rated 90 points: Wine Reviews: A Selection of Rhone-style Wines: SRP: $16. On the nose, a big Syrah that’s loaded with blackberries, blueberries, smoked meat, and oak. The palate matches the nose and offers soft tannins and a pleasant acidity. A hint of alcohol shows itself at the finish, but it’s barely noticeable. (2557 views) | | | Tasted by Giggs on 4/21/2012 & rated 86 points: Apples redux (Lexington, KY): Black pepper, flowers, and dark berry nose. Lighter concentration palate, slightly tarry blue-black fruit, underripe midpalate, quite fresh finish with sappy herbs and pepper. (2007 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 3/25/2012 & rated 89 points: 2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting: 151 Wines Rated (Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco, California): Dark ruby color; tart red berry, pepper nose; tart red berry, pepper palate; medium-plus finish 89+ points (decent value at $16) (2712 views) | | | Tasted by MattMauldin on 2/8/2012 & rated 90 points: Tasting room visit. Aromas of olive, blue/black berry and cracked pepper. Lush blue fruit on the palate with notes of tea, cocoa and dried herb. Rich with balance, round tannins and a full finish. Very solid overall and outstanding for the price. (1863 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, November/December 2012, IWC Issue #165
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(Andrew Murray Syrah Tous les Jours) Dark ruby color; tart red berry, pepper nose; tart red berry, pepper palate; medium-plus finish 89+ points (decent value at $16) 89 points |
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| Andrew Murray Producer websiteSyrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
Central Coast AVA WikipediaSanta Ynez ValleyThe Santa Ynez Valley AVA is the largest wine sub-region of Santa Barbara County and has the highest concentration of vineyards. The valley runs from east to west, between the Purisima Hills and the San Rafael Mountains in the north, and the Santa Ynez Mountains in the south. Although the valley is open to the Pacific Ocean in the west, the fact that it is relatively narrow means that limited cool air and fog is funnelled in. Low average rainfall and a very long growing season make the region ideal for quality wine production.
The diverse climates of Santa Ynez Valley mean that a wide array of wines is produced. The cool, western part of the AVA is predominantly planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, accompanied by other aromatic white varieties. Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) is able to flourish here, allowing some outstanding dessert wines to be produced in suitable vintages. Further east, the cooling effect of the ocean is lessened as both vineyard elevation and average temperatures increase. This warmer part of Santa Ynez Valley is more suited to fuller-bodied grape varieties, such as Syrah and Merlot.
more ...s expected, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir thrive, while the more inland zones lay claim to Bordeaux varietals and some Rhone blends. |
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