Much better than when I had this in August (see prior note). When freshly poured, I really noticed the crazy tart puckering finish, but opened up a bit with air and found it to be pretty enjoyable. Didn't seem like a Syrah to me, but more enjoyable this time around.
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I think all these all other taster are being a bit harsh. I have had better Syrah but this by no means is bad. I can't call it layered but nor can I call it disjointed. So, I shall call it terraced. Nose is greenly intense with tobacco, plum aromas and moist earth. The viscous body carries berry, menthol, and wood flavors. Not nearly as good as their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but still tasty.
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Not a fan of this one for reasons others have noted on this wine. Odd tartness that dominates. Not at all characteristic of the experience I have when drinking other Saxon Brown wines.
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Nothing here was to like on day one, two or three except the nose. this was a wine that appeared to be picked before the grapes were ripe. Green bell peppers overwhelm the pallet. Any fruit overtone die out in the first 10 seconds. I still have one bottle left from allocation, oh boy!
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The nose is pleasurable. Blackberries and blueberries, baking spice, tobacco, and possibly tar. The theme of this wine on the palate is "tart". It's overwhelming. Tart dates and a strange tannic structure lead that comes off as plain bitterness leads to a short tart finish. Wtf? Completely drinkable, but the complete opposite of complex or balanced. Not what I would think a Syrah should be. Not what I expect when I open a bottle of Saxon Brown.
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Sadly (very very very sadly) this was a disappointment. I'm really curious if Jeff consciously decided to change the way he crafted this wine or if it's purely a result of the vintage. This wine is is defeated on the midpalate and finish with tart cherry. And the weight of the wine is pulled back a bit not to mention the complexity. This wine holds no resemblance to the 2006 which I loved!
-- Consumed at at cellar temp: 60°-65° F. Friends don't let friends drink red wine at room temp!
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11/29/2018 - Pjzlotnik Likes this wine: 88 Points
nice fruit and nose. Residual tannins gone in 30 minutes of air.
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12/20/2015 - cdebeau Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nice fruit, cherry, smooth finish
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11/20/2014 - Racer117 wrote: 85 Points
Very similar to another bottle on 10/02/14. I would like to try a different vintage.
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11/15/2014 - pa81 wrote:
Much better than when I had this in August (see prior note). When freshly poured, I really noticed the crazy tart puckering finish, but opened up a bit with air and found it to be pretty enjoyable. Didn't seem like a Syrah to me, but more enjoyable this time around.
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10/2/2014 - Racer117 wrote: 86 Points
I think all these all other taster are being a bit harsh. I have had better Syrah but this by no means is bad. I can't call it layered but nor can I call it disjointed. So, I shall call it terraced. Nose is greenly intense with tobacco, plum aromas and moist earth. The viscous body carries berry, menthol, and wood flavors. Not nearly as good as their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but still tasty.
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8/31/2014 - pa81 Does not like this wine:
Not a fan of this one for reasons others have noted on this wine. Odd tartness that dominates. Not at all characteristic of the experience I have when drinking other Saxon Brown wines.
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9/8/2013 - tc from santee Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Nothing here was to like on day one, two or three except the nose. this was a wine that appeared to be picked before the grapes were ripe. Green bell peppers overwhelm the pallet. Any fruit overtone die out in the first 10 seconds. I still have one bottle left from allocation, oh boy!
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6/22/2013 - Furry Goat wrote: 85 Points
The nose is pleasurable. Blackberries and blueberries, baking spice, tobacco, and possibly tar. The theme of this wine on the palate is "tart". It's overwhelming. Tart dates and a strange tannic structure lead that comes off as plain bitterness leads to a short tart finish. Wtf? Completely drinkable, but the complete opposite of complex or balanced. Not what I would think a Syrah should be. Not what I expect when I open a bottle of Saxon Brown.
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2/18/2011 - Gestalted wrote: 88 Points
Sadly (very very very sadly) this was a disappointment. I'm really curious if Jeff consciously decided to change the way he crafted this wine or if it's purely a result of the vintage. This wine is is defeated on the midpalate and finish with tart cherry. And the weight of the wine is pulled back a bit not to mention the complexity. This wine holds no resemblance to the 2006 which I loved!
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Consumed at at cellar temp: 60°-65° F. Friends don't let friends drink red wine at room temp!
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