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2003 Novy Family Wines Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands

Syrah

  • USA
  • California
  • Central Coast
  • Santa Lucia Highlands
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Community Tasting Notes 20

  • Joelene wrote: 92 points

    January 26, 2023 - Still a big wine and still drinking well. Blueberry and bubble gum fruit. Some tar and burnt pie, black pepper and vanilla. Some alcohol noticeable but not distracting. Low acidity but still pleasant, nice silky mouthfeel. Lengthy finish. Tasty juice.

  • CP wrote: 92 points

    October 17, 2008 - Three years did some beautful things for this. Open for an hour, not decanted. Beautiful purple color, mostly clear, medium body. Fruity, bacony aroma, ultrasmooth texture, coffee balances well with bacon and raspberry notes, little acid, little pepper. Smooth fruity finish. Drinks so well right now, wish I had more.

  • RWilkinson wrote:

    October 31, 2007 - Nice balance and structure, mouth coating favors and not overwhelming.

  • pjhr wrote: 91 points

    May 30, 2007 - Really came together since the last tasting! Rich black berry and cola with wonderful pepper and mocha flavors. Well integrated tannins with pleasant finish.

  • cmr wrote: 90 points

    May 18, 2007 - Very Nice balance and structure. Mouth coating but not overwhelming. Rich black fruits on the palate. This bottle had a what seems to be typical slight funk on the nose that many Novy wines have had for me.

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  • By Stephen Tanzer
    May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)

    (Novy Cellars Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands) Subscribe to see review text.

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  • By Richard Jennings
    3/26/2007 (link) 84 points

    (Novy Family Wines Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands) Group's #4 (my #8) – 55 pts; 2, 2, 0, 1 – ripe berry with savory marjoram note on nose; big, hot, almost searing jammy black fruit and fig; medium finish

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2003
  • Type Red
  • Producer Novy Family Wines
  • Varietal Syrah
  • Designation n/a
  • Vineyard n/a
  • Country USA
  • Region California
  • SubRegion Central Coast
  • Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands
  • UPC Code 893247000304

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  • Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
  • In Cellars 20 (12%)
  • Consumed 146 (88%)

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