Nice bright acidity, medium body. Earthy flavors in the opening, with wood, plum, pomegranate, cranberry. Very long finish that goes into dark cola and root and herb flavors. Probably has years to go, but this was my last bottle.
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My mindset was to hate this, because of the high alcohol. But, it does not show up on the palate. So I am more pleasantly surprised. Nice cherry (surprise) fruit, tannins still on the harsh side, some decent acidity. All in all, a very decent new world syrah.
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over the next 90 minutes. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, camphor, plums, currants and black berries. Flavors of berries and cherries with a hint of mint on the finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd drink. 90?
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11/21/2013 - stantheman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Well balanced, elegant, with good fruit and an interesting meatiness.
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4/15/2012 - zheem wrote:
Nice bright acidity, medium body. Earthy flavors in the opening, with wood, plum, pomegranate, cranberry. Very long finish that goes into dark cola and root and herb flavors. Probably has years to go, but this was my last bottle.
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9/10/2011 - Erik R. wrote:
lots of currant, plum and powdered sugar on the nose,
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3/22/2011 - Edclr wrote: 90 Points
My mindset was to hate this, because of the high alcohol. But, it does not show up on the palate. So I am more pleasantly surprised. Nice cherry (surprise) fruit, tannins still on the harsh side, some decent acidity. All in all, a very decent new world syrah.
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12/17/2010 - wineismylife Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over the next 90 minutes. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, camphor, plums, currants and black berries. Flavors of berries and cherries with a hint of mint on the finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd drink. 90?
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