Cork was cracked but held together during extraction--phew. Vinturi'd and decanted ~45 minutes. Still drinking nicely. Very smooth and integrated red fruits and aromatics. Not mind-blowingly complex but no flaws either.
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A very interesting Syrah. Significant floral notes (from the Viognier, I assume). A bit of cinnamon, spice, bing cherry. Not too heavy, nice concentration, good acidity, and still a touch of tannin. Good food wine and like I said, just very interesting.....
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Enjoyed after a big CA Cab so nothing formal except that the Viognier aromatics lift this red up and your senses take notice. At this stage in perfect balance. Not the massive fruit when young that was in conflict with the tannins. Can drink alone but is at a perfect point to pair with food. Have one more left and cant wait to make this bottle the showcase.
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12/15/2019 - Magnolian Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cork was cracked but held together during extraction--phew. Vinturi'd and decanted ~45 minutes. Still drinking nicely. Very smooth and integrated red fruits and aromatics. Not mind-blowingly complex but no flaws either.
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4/19/2017 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 90 Points
Last bottle. Held onto to it for a couple of years. Drinking very well but I wouldn't wait any longer. Nice, smooth Syrah. Well done.
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4/5/2016 - wine4ever wrote: 89 Points
Same notes as before.
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11/15/2015 - wine4ever wrote: 89 Points
A very interesting Syrah. Significant floral notes (from the Viognier, I assume). A bit of cinnamon, spice, bing cherry. Not too heavy, nice concentration, good acidity, and still a touch of tannin. Good food wine and like I said, just very interesting.....
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10/16/2014 - enjoywine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Enjoyed after a big CA Cab so nothing formal except that the Viognier aromatics lift this red up and your senses take notice. At this stage in perfect balance. Not the massive fruit when young that was in conflict with the tannins. Can drink alone but is at a perfect point to pair with food. Have one more left and cant wait to make this bottle the showcase.
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