Smoke, tar, licorice and black cherry. A tad overwhelming oak in the palate when PnP. Smooths out nicely with aeration. There's no question that this wine continues to be age-worthy, and will need more years aging to reach it's peak.
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PnP. All smoke and cedar on the nose. Initially, blackberry, stewed black cherries, licorice and pepper. Opens up to reveal cola and red meat. An Italian Syrah with aspirations of Old World heft. Lingering finish and quite nice, but not sure it is worth the $40 per bottle.
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Black plum, dark chocolate, dried tobacco, anise, all great notes, love this rendition from what is becoming a region strewn with more expatriot varietals.
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Rich and chewy, but little else. Fruit is somewhat flabby with little finish and aftertaste of alcohol. Notes are consistent day one and day two. Certainly not worth $40...
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Lovely Tuscan Syrah. Garnet with brick edges; dark fruit, smoke, coffee beans and cigar box on the nose when opened. The palate showed all of these plus tobacco and a slight hint of licorice and dark chocolate. With about an hour to breathe, it got smoother and the fruit sang out a little louder -- very nice. Pleasant mouth feel and medium to long finish. This one will continue to develop. 90-91
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AGM Right mix of cherry, tobacco, orange peel, licorice. Complex, fun wine. Needs time to breathe this young, however '10 is on the way to be as good as '09.
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10/28/2016 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smoke, tar, licorice and black cherry. A tad overwhelming oak in the palate when PnP. Smooths out nicely with aeration. There's no question that this wine continues to be age-worthy, and will need more years aging to reach it's peak.
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12/21/2015 - Xfactor wrote: 89 Points
Put on weight very quickly, chewy tannins, almost raisny at finish.
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7/4/2015 - SSGibson Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP. All smoke and cedar on the nose. Initially, blackberry, stewed black cherries, licorice and pepper. Opens up to reveal cola and red meat. An Italian Syrah with aspirations of Old World heft. Lingering finish and quite nice, but not sure it is worth the $40 per bottle.
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11/11/2014 - Xfactor wrote: 91 Points
Black plum, dark chocolate, dried tobacco, anise, all great notes, love this rendition from what is becoming a region strewn with more expatriot varietals.
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2/5/2014 - 1961Vintage wrote: 88 Points
Rich and chewy, but little else. Fruit is somewhat flabby with little finish and aftertaste of alcohol. Notes are consistent day one and day two. Certainly not worth $40...
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1/3/2014 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 91 Points
Day 2 score...Much better day 2. This bottle should age further..
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12/31/2013 - SSGibson Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely Tuscan Syrah. Garnet with brick edges; dark fruit, smoke, coffee beans and cigar box on the nose when opened. The palate showed all of these plus tobacco and a slight hint of licorice and dark chocolate. With about an hour to breathe, it got smoother and the fruit sang out a little louder -- very nice. Pleasant mouth feel and medium to long finish. This one will continue to develop. 90-91
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5/13/2013 - Winoluver wrote: 91 Points
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Right mix of cherry, tobacco, orange peel, licorice. Complex, fun wine. Needs time to breathe this young, however '10 is on the way to be as good as '09.
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2/26/2013 - cwafford wrote: 89 Points
Smoke and wood on the noise. Smooth in the mouth with cherries. Medium finish. Although good, I am going to let the other bottles sit for a bit.
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