A unique Rhone blend from California with 56% Syrah, 37% Grenache, 5% Carignane and 2% Cab Sauvignon. This wine is drinking well right now and good thing since I have 8 more bottles to consume! Aromas of red berries precede a smooth entry on to the palate with hints of chocolate and carmel. Supple tannins finish with a hint of pepper. Upon a revisit following cheese or olive oil, expressions of carmel explode on the palate. A beautiful and elegant wine.
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Beautiful nose - bacon fat, tar, soil, beet, and a little jam fruit preserves. A "big" wine indeed - tannic but not austere. Dark red fruit at the core with oak and bacon fat on the finish. This wine was the crowd pleaser of the night. Very versatile and multidimensional. Pairs nicely with balsamic & Olive oil, cheese - would recommend smoked beechers, d'Anuis, St. Nectaire to see the different expressions of the wine.
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Enjoyed our last Bottle last night. A very nice syrah blend - well balanced with enough structure to stand up to a grilled filet & its side dishes, yet not too hot or heavy. Red berries nose with a hint of vanilla spice (not vanilla ice ...) on the palate to work with the berries; lovely dark red, not purple, in the glass; light oakiness, well integrated rounded tannins on the finish. Very nice.
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7/8/2012 - RobSpectator Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent as previous. May be peaking.
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4/26/2012 - humuhumu wrote: 91 Points
because we could. it was excellent!
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1/31/2012 - RobSpectator Likes this wine: 92 Points
A unique Rhone blend from California with 56% Syrah, 37% Grenache, 5% Carignane and 2% Cab Sauvignon. This wine is drinking well right now and good thing since I have 8 more bottles to consume! Aromas of red berries precede a smooth entry on to the palate with hints of chocolate and carmel. Supple tannins finish with a hint of pepper. Upon a revisit following cheese or olive oil, expressions of carmel explode on the palate. A beautiful and elegant wine.
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12/2/2011 - mattyboy_ Likes this wine: 91 Points
Beautiful nose - bacon fat, tar, soil, beet, and a little jam fruit preserves.
A "big" wine indeed - tannic but not austere. Dark red fruit at the core with oak and bacon fat on the finish.
This wine was the crowd pleaser of the night. Very versatile and multidimensional. Pairs nicely with balsamic & Olive oil, cheese - would recommend smoked beechers, d'Anuis, St. Nectaire to see the different expressions of the wine.
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11/12/2011 - ajm2573 wrote: 83 Points
A good wine, but it needs to age a bit more. Medium finish and a bit tannic. Floral on the nose. For the price, its not an everyday wine.
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9/10/2011 - PMcgovern wrote: 89 Points
Dark cherries, nice drinkable Syrah
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8/28/2011 - StarM wrote: 90 Points
Enjoyed our last Bottle last night. A very nice syrah blend - well balanced with enough structure to stand up to a grilled filet & its side dishes, yet not too hot or heavy. Red berries nose with a hint of vanilla spice (not vanilla ice ...) on the palate to work with the berries; lovely dark red, not purple, in the glass; light oakiness, well integrated rounded tannins on the finish. Very nice.
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6/21/2011 - cos65 wrote:
Juicy fruity BBQ wine ***+
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12/27/2010 - danielbleier wrote: 89 Points
Very nice lightweight syrah blend. Plum and mild pepper and other spices. Minimal tannins make this a drink now option.
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5/14/2010 - AlexHop wrote: 90 Points
Cherry and warm nose. Nice. Medium body and nice fruit and spice. Tasted at the Paraduxx winery.
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