This is really hitting its’ stride. Wonderful spice. After a couple hours open it really unwound and the red fruit exploded. Seamless across the palate, mouthwatering acidity begs another sip. A true joy to drink. California Syrah royalty.
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P: Med body; RNDISH entry with LOVELY, almost swtish frt DEFTLY offset by a tangy acidity which pretty much controls thing through the very LONG, impeccably balanced finish with the barest hints of very, VERY fine tannins to firm. SENSATIONAL, & should make its 25th without difficulty, though since it's drinking *perfectly* right now... ;) 14.5% ABV; My EXCEPTIONAL!
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Dinner with Mike Grammer (Pera, San Francisco): Lovely clean nose with smoke, red fruit, meaty/gamey notes; palate has clean red fruit, balanced acidity, medium-full bodied. I think this is ready to drink now but still young and will last a while if needed. Excellent. My last bottle. 93 Update: Held up well on day 2 and 3. This likely has more life left in it. Excellent wine!
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10/1/2021 - River Rat Likes this wine:
This is really hitting its’ stride. Wonderful spice. After a couple hours open it really unwound and the red fruit exploded. Seamless across the palate, mouthwatering acidity begs another sip. A true joy to drink. California Syrah royalty.
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5/25/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Friday Tasting Group; Syrahs/Shirazes (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Fragrant, complex? [But can't parse]; Intensity lurking?
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with LOVELY, almost swtish frt DEFTLY offset by a tangy acidity which pretty much controls thing through the very LONG, impeccably balanced finish with the barest hints of very, VERY fine tannins to firm. SENSATIONAL, & should make its 25th without difficulty, though since it's drinking *perfectly* right now... ;) 14.5% ABV; My EXCEPTIONAL!
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6/29/2014 - johnpaladino55@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
opened and aereated about an hour before consuming. The wine paired very well with grilled lamb. Nice dark fruit, blackberry with an excellent finish
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8/25/2012 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
WineBerserkers Offline with Mike Grammar (Pera Restaurant, San Francisco, California): Very dark red violet color; ripe black fruit, blackberry, roasted black fruit nose; a little disjointed, thinning, roasted black fruit palate; medium finish
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8/25/2012 - aagrawal wrote: 93 Points
Dinner with Mike Grammer (Pera, San Francisco): Lovely clean nose with smoke, red fruit, meaty/gamey notes; palate has clean red fruit, balanced acidity, medium-full bodied. I think this is ready to drink now but still young and will last a while if needed. Excellent. My last bottle. 93
Update: Held up well on day 2 and 3. This likely has more life left in it. Excellent wine!
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