California Syrah (Webster Wine Bar): Deep dark ruby. Bold nose has concentrated black fruits and major creosote, smoked meat and spice notes. Quite a brooding and impressive nose for an 18 year old wine. On the palate, this has medium weight and fruit concentration that doesn't jive with the bold flavor profile of meat, creosote, smoke, pepper and spice. I need more fruit density to match the assertive flavors. I think I would have liked this wine a lot more in its youth.
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The Rotating Dinners, I.1: California Syrah (Chicago, IL): I quite enjoyed this wine -- much more so than many others at the table. This had a touch of barnyard on the nose, as well as lovely dried tart red cherry aromas and flavours. Light and elegant, with plenty of acidity, though the fruit does seem to be on its last legs.
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3/7/2016 - Nanda wrote: 88 Points
California Syrah (Webster Wine Bar): Deep dark ruby. Bold nose has concentrated black fruits and major creosote, smoked meat and spice notes. Quite a brooding and impressive nose for an 18 year old wine. On the palate, this has medium weight and fruit concentration that doesn't jive with the bold flavor profile of meat, creosote, smoke, pepper and spice. I need more fruit density to match the assertive flavors. I think I would have liked this wine a lot more in its youth.
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3/7/2016 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
The Rotating Dinners, I.1: California Syrah (Chicago, IL): I quite enjoyed this wine -- much more so than many others at the table. This had a touch of barnyard on the nose, as well as lovely dried tart red cherry aromas and flavours. Light and elegant, with plenty of acidity, though the fruit does seem to be on its last legs.
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