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2008 Quivet Cellars Syrah Hulda Block Las Madres Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Napa / Sonoma
- Carneros
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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ohne_musik wrote: 94 points
February 22, 2019 - Gosh this is good. Last of 3 bottles and by far the best. This is both concentrated and wild, with stellar balance - noticeably moreso than the previous bottles which slanted towards hedonism. A shock of sour cherry, rose hips, rose petals, iron, and a fistful of dried herbs. Finish is decidedly savory, minerally and long.
Day 2: a completely different creature. Toned down, still a bit of rusticity and some scaled back iron, but the cherry fruit is hidden in wet soil, leaves and a bit of a musky perfume. Wait, is this burgundy??? -
ohne_musik wrote: 90 points
June 9, 2018 - Had side by side with the '08 Myriad Las Madres and provided a great study in contrasts. This was riper, richer, more mineral, and a total olive-bacon-game meat bomb. While fun and delicious and has a bit of wow factor, it was also over the top and totally louche - it almost feels like you need to shower and wash the sin off after drinking this. Less acid, integrated tannins and the richness suggest drinking sooner rather than later.
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ohne_musik wrote: 92 points
March 16, 2018 - Lovely and drinking beautifully. Threw a fair amount of fine sediment so standing for a couple days and decanting is highly recommended. First thing Geoff says, “this tastes like a really ripe olive”. Yes, it does. Fully mature, drinking beautifully, with ripe black raspberry and black cherry, lavender, well balanced acid, olive, a bit of game meat, mostly resolved tannins, and a long vibrant finish.
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Sugarb Likes this wine: 91 points
July 12, 2014 - Would recommend decanting. Paired with burgers and brats - not optimal pairing.
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budman wrote: 93 points
May 24, 2013 - Awesome. Beat bottle yet.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Quivet Cellars
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Hulda Block
- Vineyard Las Madres Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa / Sonoma
- Appellation Carneros
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (2%)
- In Cellars 24 (20%)
- Consumed 95 (78%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa / Sonoma
- AppellationCarneros
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