I still like this wine, strikes me more like a Rhone Syrah than an Aussie Shiraz, showing well. Picking up berries and some earthy undertones on the nose along with a slight bit of pencil shavings but the fruit is front and present. On the palate get a definite taste of tart cherries and dark berries, may have toned down slightly since the last bottle. The tannins blend in nicely with the fruit. Has a long finish that stays on the palate for a while. A very nice, food friendly wine, was on a closeout about 3 years ago, this is the last bottle. glad I picked them up.
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(Rosenblum Cellars Syrah Hillside Vineyards) Deep blackberry, mulberry and violet nose; tasty blackberry, berry, concentrated palate with a touch of pepper; medium-plus finish 88+ pts.
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12/4/2021 - blgros Likes this wine: 87 Points
Still hanging in there
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2/29/2012 - Tchelistcheff wrote:
Fabulous despite 9 years in the bottle. A big fruity syrah that is a job to drink. Wish I had more of this gem.
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12/24/2010 - stercomm wrote: 90 Points
I still like this wine, strikes me more like a Rhone Syrah than an Aussie Shiraz, showing well. Picking up berries and some earthy undertones on the nose along with a slight bit of pencil shavings but the fruit is front and present. On the palate get a definite taste of tart cherries and dark berries, may have toned down slightly since the last bottle. The tannins blend in nicely with the fruit. Has a long finish that stays on the palate for a while. A very nice, food friendly wine, was on a closeout about 3 years ago, this is the last bottle. glad I picked them up.
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3/17/2010 - sunalsorises wrote: 86 Points
Jammy. Dark purple. Not my style.
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5/12/2009 - phandel wrote: 96 Points
Yum! Very fun and complex, a joy to drink. Strong purple finish :-)
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