Popped and decanted for sediment. Very interesting nose - talc, dry-aged meat, minerality, and background black fruit. On the palate, surprisingly austere and light. The secondaries are there in all their glory, with some red raspberries hiding out. The minerality is off the charts for what I'd expect from a RRV Syrah. Not a trace of overripeness or gooey jammy flavors, but the smooth tannins keep this from being harsh. I don't think this is going to get any better, so drink up. $23 WB
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11/13/2012 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Meaty, florals, leather....holding up well.
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8/12/2011 - Winecat wrote: 90 Points
Complex with mature fruit. Tannins are present as well as mineral components good balance. Sweet jam is thankfully absent
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12/5/2010 - joshwoodward wrote: 89 Points
Popped and decanted for sediment. Very interesting nose - talc, dry-aged meat, minerality, and background black fruit. On the palate, surprisingly austere and light. The secondaries are there in all their glory, with some red raspberries hiding out. The minerality is off the charts for what I'd expect from a RRV Syrah. Not a trace of overripeness or gooey jammy flavors, but the smooth tannins keep this from being harsh. I don't think this is going to get any better, so drink up. $23 WB
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11/1/2009 - wishiwereking wrote: 90 Points
Aging very nicely, very good Syrah. Highly recommended, can still age longer at this point.
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5/31/2009 - WineGrotto wrote: 90 Points
Simply outstanding. Had several to many years of aging potential left in my opinion. Another great wine from the cellar bites the dust pre-divorce.
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