Drinking nicely right now. PnP on Thanksgiving after a bottle of champagne. Great pairing with lamb shank. Black fruit and earth on the nose medium-plus body. Smooth long finish with pleasant tannins.
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The first taste was high in tannins however after decanting and letting breath a bit it mellowed nicely. Agree with others that this bottle will be exceptional in a few years however it was not too shabby tonight!
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Decanted 90 minutes. Cofeee and dark fruit on the nose. The cofee, leather and dark fruit continue on the palate. This is really tight and it needs a lot more time in the bottle. It does open up, but not nearly enough yet. This has the "bones" of a really nice, big and juicy syrah but it's not there yet. It should be a 92+ when ready.
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11/28/2013 - CBJB wrote: 89 Points
Drinking nicely right now. PnP on Thanksgiving after a bottle of champagne. Great pairing with lamb shank. Black fruit and earth on the nose medium-plus body. Smooth long finish with pleasant tannins.
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3/25/2012 - Gngrg wrote: 88 Points
The first taste was high in tannins however after decanting and letting breath a bit it mellowed nicely. Agree with others that this bottle will be exceptional in a few years however it was not too shabby tonight!
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11/27/2011 - 4iron wrote: 88 Points
Solid, well built Napa Syrah. Good value, but it's not going to knock your socks off.
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3/18/2011 - ShaneO wrote:
Decanted 90 minutes. Cofeee and dark fruit on the nose. The cofee, leather and dark fruit continue on the palate. This is really tight and it needs a lot more time in the bottle. It does open up, but not nearly enough yet. This has the "bones" of a really nice, big and juicy syrah but it's not there yet. It should be a 92+ when ready.
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