Opened among several other bottles. I didn't spend enough time with it to properly judge. I am surprised by the overall extract considering the 2008 vintage. Seems more like a 2007 because it is so light. I plan to give the 2nd (out of 3 purchased) a bit more time. The host of the party tried the remains of the bottle the day after and said it had improved. Time will tell.
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Pop and pour. Medium nose, medium plus body. Clean finish. Light notes of cream. However, with an interesting wet stone and white pepper component. Wine evolved from a quince, ripe apple and melon toward more of a green apple influence. However, the finish is wet stone with a touch of bitterness on the sides of the tongue which add to the structural complexity and clean finish.
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2008 Owen Roe Syrah Ex Umbris
12/9/2012 - Dillon wrote: 91 Points
Drinking well now. Decanted for about 1 hour. Medium + body and structure. Fine tannins. Black cherries, spice, lengthy finish.
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2008 Dois Irmãos Winery Pinot Noir
12/2/2012 - Dillon wrote: 86 Points
Opened among several other bottles. I didn't spend enough time with it to properly judge. I am surprised by the overall extract considering the 2008 vintage. Seems more like a 2007 because it is so light. I plan to give the 2nd (out of 3 purchased) a bit more time. The host of the party tried the remains of the bottle the day after and said it had improved. Time will tell.
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2010 Bodegas y Vinedos Shaya Rueda Old Vines
12/2/2012 - Dillon Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pop and pour. Medium nose, medium plus body. Clean finish. Light notes of cream. However, with an interesting wet stone and white pepper component. Wine evolved from a quince, ripe apple and melon toward more of a green apple influence. However, the finish is wet stone with a touch of bitterness on the sides of the tongue which add to the structural complexity and clean finish.
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