Had with dinner, slight plum/prune notes upon opening had me a bit concerned but faded as the back end pepper and spice took over. The fruit turned leaner and red with more time open, and there was a just the right amount of grip on the finish.
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After 45 min decant and 15 of that in the fridge to cool the temp. I was still disappointed at the alcohol on the finish. The nose was full of strawberry, pepper, and flowers. Light to slightly medium bodied mouthfeel that showed clean fruit. Extended airtime helped with the finish. Hold.
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2006 Sandler Wine Company Syrah Connell Vineyard
11/7/2015 - Bushwood wrote: 92 Points
Had with dinner, slight plum/prune notes upon opening had me a bit concerned but faded as the back end pepper and spice took over. The fruit turned leaner and red with more time open, and there was a just the right amount of grip on the finish.
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2005 Outpost Grenache
1/14/2009 - Bushwood wrote: 89 Points
After 45 min decant and 15 of that in the fridge to cool the temp. I was still disappointed at the alcohol on the finish. The nose was full of strawberry, pepper, and flowers. Light to slightly medium bodied mouthfeel that showed clean fruit. Extended airtime helped with the finish. Hold.
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2001 Carhartt Vineyard Syrah Estate Grown
1/13/2009 - Bushwood wrote: 89 Points
No formal notes. Nice red and blue fruits with spice. Leans out after air time with the acidity taking over.
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