2011 Myriad Cellars Syrah Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  11/28/2019 - dhammer53 wrote: 89 Points

  Unlike the other notes below, I wasn't smitten by this 8 year old wine. I slow ox'd this for 75 minutes. This was a dark and pretty wine when poured. It was smooth going down. A hint of tannins. The wine was also tart, but this eventually faded. I've had other fine experiences with the '11's, and Syrah from Mike Smith. This wasn't one of them. Thanksgiving dinner with my non-geek family.

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  10/16/2018 - Meerlust wrote: 90 Points

  Purple center with a violet rim. Expressive nose of plum, boysenberry, blackberry, and a touch of pepper. The palate is straightforward with plum, boysenberry, apple skin, and a brief appearance of smoke and necco wafer. There is solid acidity and balanced tannin in this medium- bodied wine. On day 2, some leafiness began to shine through. Overall, this is a well-made wine with an excellent nose and a solid flavor profile. It paired well with baked ziti and sausage, but I have had more integrated pairings.

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  12/18/2015 - noahbw Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Gave 3-4 hours of air in decanter. Nose of black forest, oil, tar, wet leaves, burnt sugar, and bitter herbs. Very concentrated. On palate, espresso laced with dark chocolate and acidity. Still huge in the mouth with explosive roundness (if that's a thing?). Green herbal notes, more tannin, more charred notes. Not finding much fruit, but accepting that this clearly is the wine's prerogative - "I am not fruity." Finishes surprisingly lush and slow with melted chocolate echoes receding.

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  6/4/2015 - mye wrote:

  Ink purple. total darkness. Some game, meat stew, and stewed fruit nose.
  palate has pretty racy acidity, not giving a lot. Pop and poured so going to check back after a while. Right now it's pretty shut down, i would hold.

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  3/8/2015 - The Wine Write Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Popped and poured, drank over 2 nights. This was very nice. Resolved tannins. Plums and smoked meat on the nose, very pleasant. On the palate, smooth texture and savory fruit. A good one.

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