Holiday cheer at work. Wasn't sure what to expect based on previous notes but it was a pleasant surprise. Fruit forward and certainly moders, but well integrated and maintained its balance quite well. Some spice and pretty good acidity. Enjoyable, and a good example of Washington syrah.
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not sure what all the hype is about. drank two bottles and they were consistent. pleasant enough but nothing to writr home about. and, given the storage headaches created by the overthick bottles, this is a purchase i wish that i would have avoided. (0 views)
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Did not decant as long as would have liked. About 30 minutes. The wine is super dark with alot of dark fruit and berry. Could not really discern the finish. Seemed a little hot with alcohol. Drank after a Long Shadow sequel and just was not quite as smooth.
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Decanted for an hour. Rich, dark syrah with inviting fruit and very little spice. There was a mineral aspect on the finish that was appealing. Paired incredibly well with the decadent new years foods we enjoyed.
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This was outstanding, Spectator nailed it. This is dark, dark wine, almost black. Extremely rich, with loads of fruit and very nice black pepper. You can feel the 15.2% alcohol, that may be the only downside. This is outstanding stuff.
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Big, rich, and delicious with vibrant red and black fruit and a little mineral in the background. None of the smokiness I like in a syrah, but really good nonetheless.
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11/22/2011 - ron m wrote:
Holiday cheer at work. Wasn't sure what to expect based on previous notes but it was a pleasant surprise. Fruit forward and certainly moders, but well integrated and maintained its balance quite well. Some spice and pretty good acidity. Enjoyable, and a good example of Washington syrah.
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12/9/2010 - IAMVLAD wrote: 86 Points
not sure what all the hype is about. drank two bottles and they were consistent. pleasant enough but nothing to writr home about. and, given the storage headaches created by the overthick bottles, this is a purchase i wish that i would have avoided. (0 views)
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7/23/2010 - enjoyvino wrote: 90 Points
This wine opened up on the nose but just drinks hot on the finish.
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6/21/2010 - enjoyvino wrote: 91 Points
Did not decant as long as would have liked. About 30 minutes. The wine is super dark with alot of dark fruit and berry. Could not really discern the finish. Seemed a little hot with alcohol. Drank after a Long Shadow sequel and just was not quite as smooth.
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1/1/2010 - shakedown wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for an hour. Rich, dark syrah with inviting fruit and very little spice. There was a mineral aspect on the finish that was appealing. Paired incredibly well with the decadent new years foods we enjoyed.
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11/25/2009 - 97edwardc wrote: 93 Points
This was outstanding, Spectator nailed it. This is dark, dark wine, almost black. Extremely rich, with loads of fruit and very nice black pepper. You can feel the 15.2% alcohol, that may be the only downside. This is outstanding stuff.
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7/20/2008 - mreinitz wrote: 91 Points
Big, rich, and delicious with vibrant red and black fruit and a little mineral in the background. None of the smokiness I like in a syrah, but really good nonetheless.
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3/19/2008 - IAMVLAD wrote:
I DRANK THIS A WHILE BACK AND NEGLECTED TO POST IT. ALL THAT I CAN RMEEMBER IS THAT I FOUND IT TO BE VERY YOUNG.
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11/13/2007 - jcbrand wrote: 89 Points
Tasted at the Esquin wine tasting. Open for about 30-min before tasting. Very dark with nice fruit. A bit harsh at this stage in its life.
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