Very blackberry, almost like a brandy; full bodied, and no tannins, with a little bit of a fiery alcohol flavor at the end, so maybe it needs a year or two to mellow out.
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That drinking date is completely off, but I cannot recall when I opened this. I do recall that this remains one of the best Central Coast Syrahs, IMO, much more savory than most of the fruit bombs that I deplore from down the coast. Nice roasted coffee notes, but not overwhelming with the tannins. Clear line of mostly blue fruit. This reminds me of a better Crozes Hermitage, and the price, which often is promotional at around $20, is in line with the experience. Better than a $15 daily drinker, something you could put in front of casual company and they would ask where you picked it up.
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9/23/2017 - Rickwell wrote:
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3/12/2017 - redz wrote: 91 Points
another qreat qpr from lafond. dark fruit, med tannins
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12/24/2016 - RobbieD68 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very blackberry, almost like a brandy; full bodied, and no tannins, with a little bit of a fiery alcohol flavor at the end, so maybe it needs a year or two to mellow out.
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11/12/2015 - Not647f wrote:
That drinking date is completely off, but I cannot recall when I opened this. I do recall that this remains one of the best Central Coast Syrahs, IMO, much more savory than most of the fruit bombs that I deplore from down the coast. Nice roasted coffee notes, but not overwhelming with the tannins. Clear line of mostly blue fruit. This reminds me of a better Crozes Hermitage, and the price, which often is promotional at around $20, is in line with the experience. Better than a $15 daily drinker, something you could put in front of casual company and they would ask where you picked it up.
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