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Goodbread Does not like this wine: 82 points
September 30, 2020 - Well, this was a disappointment. I had read about most/much of the syrah in Lodi being pulled up after over-planting 20-30 years ago. But I wanted to try one. I saw this has a 92 rating on WE and the CT scores here were mixed but netted out ok.
This was a fruit bomb + over-oaked + had heat. Just a clunky mess on night one even after being open/out for 2 hours. Over-the-top dark berries are there for sure and hard to miss. But so was this synthetic feeling and tasting element. I had a headache after the glass I pushed through.
Thinking it maybe would improve the next day, but...
Nope. It was undrinkable on day 2. I can't recall the last time I poured wine down the drain from my glass. I'll see if we have an opportunity to cook with what's left in the bottle over the next few days but will hesitate even then if the opportunity arises.
I don't enjoy being negative and especially not because I know someone/many people put a lot into making this wine but I feel compelled to share, given the reviews I referenced.1 person found this helpful 731 views