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Red
2006 Babich Syrah Winemaker's Reserve Gimblett Road Vineyard
Syrah
- New Zealand
- North Island
- Hawke's Bay
Label borrowed from 2007
Label borrowed from 2001
Label borrowed from 2014
Community Tasting Notes 7
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MRichman wrote:
November 6, 2016 - Wind to Wine 2016 (Sheraton Petaluma): Light with rubber. Smooth. Red cherry, pith.
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keskenazi wrote: 83 points
October 27, 2013 - Fine for the price, casual quaff. Not at all complex and not much fruit.
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Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote:
October 13, 2013 - K&L dropped the price here to $8 so you can get some affordable bottle age. True to my first note this is big without being burly...
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Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 85 points
August 2, 2013 - (12.5%) 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier – Perhaps the boldest wine I’ve had at 12.5% abv. Forward fruit layering in nice floral notes before a rich blackberry, spice dominated finish. Well played, especially at $11 (originally $15). If I had confidence it would age well I’d be attempted to stash a few…
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tward wrote:
July 14, 2013 - Had a bottle a couple weeks ago and it was harsh, gritty, and tart on PnP. A night later after some air it drank beautifully, showing dark fruit on a light frame, green olive, bramble, wet earth, and spice.
This bottle was quite different, seeming fine on PnP and not changing too much over a couple nights. It was more fruit focused and modern with more obvious oak and a touch of mustiness.
My guess is bret causing bottle variation?1 person found this helpful Comment
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Babich
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Winemaker's Reserve
- Vineyard Gimblett Road Vineyard
- Country New Zealand
- Region North Island
- SubRegion Hawke's Bay
- Appellation Hawke's Bay
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 3 (20%)
- Consumed 12 (80%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerBabich
- VarietySyrah
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionNorth Island
- SubRegionHawke's Bay
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