Community Tasting Note

• tp096255 wrote: 95 points

  April 1, 2011 - ---
  COLOR: Purple-garnet
  NOTE: I just can't keep my hands off these. When Laube gives a Cali Syrah a 96+ rating, take note. The nose on this is ethereal blackberry, whifs of pipe tobacco smoke, caramelized sugar. Mouth is rich but elegant, bursting with black plum, blackberry, black currant, licorice and tar. Finish is 45+ seconds of the same. Tannins are so smooth and ripe. Didn't get as much floral character this time, but probably because I was writing my note after having already had a glass.
  
  DECANT: 1 hr
  GLASS USED: Syrah
  TASTE: 9.5-
  COST: 50
  VALUE: 9.1
  PREVIOUSLY TASTED: 03/11
  TRY AGAIN: 2013 - 2016
  PAIRING: The Habit char cheeseburger and onion rings!!!
  Inquiries can be addressed to troypeterson@usa.net
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