2008 Big Basin Vineyards Mandala
Syrah Blend (Syrah)
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By Josh Raynolds
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May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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California in the spotlight!, Issue #6, 11/30/2010, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Big Basin Vineyards Mandala) Dark maroon color; nice, roasted berry, blackberry, sweet smoke nose; tight, intense, ripe berry, ripe black plum, chocolate palate; long finish (Syrah with 8% Grenache and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon)
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By Richard Jennings
(Big Basin Vineyards Mandala) Rich black fruit, tar nose; rich, ripe black fruit, black plum palate; long finish 92+ points (Syrah with 8% Grenache and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon)
3/27/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerBig Basin Vineyards
- VarietySyrah Blend
- DesignationMandala
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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8/13/2022 - ClaytonDave wrote:
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8/1/2018 - norsktorsk wrote: 92 Points
ver nice. favorite of the night over sticks and stones and a Banshee from Torrin
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5/29/2017 - dougie wrote:
It's a monster. Alc. Became less prominent throughout 5 hours. A bit much, but use to like this more.
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1/25/2015 - tekygeek wrote: 91 Points
Pouring great right now!
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1/14/2015 - norsktorsk wrote: 92 Points
very nice
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