Unlike a bottle eight months ago, this one practically screamed "Syrah"! A ton of grilled meat on the nose, along with blueberries and hints of pepper and minerals. Well balanced right now, although it may be starting to fade. However, while it's losing its structure, it's gaining complexity. QPR is factored into my score. If the score was based entirely on its QPR, I'd give it at least a 99. A stupendous value!
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Deal of the century if I really paid under $20 for this. Nice syrah flavors with everything in balance. Good drinking over three nights under pump. Wish I had bought a case.
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No detailed notes, but what a spectacular value! No noticeable varietal characteristics (pepper, grilled meats, etc,), but it displayed big-time blueberries, nice mouthfeel, and a solid finish. Beautifully balanced right now, but I'm not sure how long it will hold at this level.
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12/15/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:
This has got to be the best under $20- bottle in the world. It's just a treat from Mike. Gorgeous wine.
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8/12/2019 - Night Train Likes this wine: 92 Points
Unlike a bottle eight months ago, this one practically screamed "Syrah"! A ton of grilled meat on the nose, along with blueberries and hints of pepper and minerals. Well balanced right now, although it may be starting to fade. However, while it's losing its structure, it's gaining complexity. QPR is factored into my score. If the score was based entirely on its QPR, I'd give it at least a 99. A stupendous value!
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5/29/2019 - levinml wrote: 92 Points
Deal of the century if I really paid under $20 for this. Nice syrah flavors with everything in balance. Good drinking over three nights under pump. Wish I had bought a case.
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12/8/2018 - Night Train Likes this wine: 90 Points
No detailed notes, but what a spectacular value! No noticeable varietal characteristics (pepper, grilled meats, etc,), but it displayed big-time blueberries, nice mouthfeel, and a solid finish. Beautifully balanced right now, but I'm not sure how long it will hold at this level.
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12/31/2017 - bound4er wrote: 92 Points
Tasting as great as the bottle I drank in May. Just a wonderful wine to enjoy on the last day of 2017.
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