An opaque dark ruby in the glass, the nose beckons with dark plum, soil, bacon fat, and forest floor. Good intensity and concentration with supportive acidity. Was an excellent pairing with seared and oven-finished thick bone-in pork chops.
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Excellent over nose of blackberry, plum and smoke meats. The wine is full bodied, powerful but retains balance and doesn’t feel heavy. The flavor profile is delicious with black fruits, smoked meats and spices coming through as this moves into a long finish. This is still at early maturity and should continue to evolve nicely possibly meriting a higher score.
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Syrah & Shiraz Tasting (Gary's Place, Minneapolis): This is high octane Syrah and in a good way. Blackberries, tar, blueberries, violets and crushed rock. Medium to long finish and flavors are amazing. This vineyard is one of my favorites in California. Should drink well for the next 5 years. Decanted 1.5 hours.
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6/24/2023 - Jkuryak Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very flavorful and smooth. My first bottle of Hobbs' wine. Excellent. Enjoyed with a Santa Maria Tri Tip.
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10/6/2022 - wicozani Likes this wine: 92 Points
An opaque dark ruby in the glass, the nose beckons with dark plum, soil, bacon fat, and forest floor. Good intensity and concentration with supportive acidity. Was an excellent pairing with seared and oven-finished thick bone-in pork chops.
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1/4/2020 - mclanew wrote: 94 Points
Excellent over nose of blackberry, plum and smoke meats. The wine is full bodied, powerful but retains balance and doesn’t feel heavy. The flavor profile is delicious with black fruits, smoked meats and spices coming through as this moves into a long finish. This is still at early maturity and should continue to evolve nicely possibly meriting a higher score.
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5/27/2019 - cruzio32 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drinking beautifully. Could age another five years if wanted
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12/8/2018 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Syrah & Shiraz Tasting (Gary's Place, Minneapolis): This is high octane Syrah and in a good way. Blackberries, tar, blueberries, violets and crushed rock. Medium to long finish and flavors are amazing. This vineyard is one of my favorites in California. Should drink well for the next 5 years. Decanted 1.5 hours.
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