PnP, but definitely better after 15 minutes of air. Watch for lots of fine sediment. Still going strong with a medium to plus bodied palate showing lots of dark (blue & black) fruits, some spice, some earth, totally integrated tannins and nicely balancing acidity. May continue to hold but no reason to wait.
To the nose, black fruit, slight oak, expected alcohol (14.5), and very slight red meat. On the palate, black fruit (blackberry > black cherry > black raspberry = black plum). This is fruit forward but not too far - not the most fruit forward CSM syrah. Tannins are soft now and in threads, providing basic structure. Slight oak and smoke; only very slight red meat. Overall, well balanced. While it is relatively soft and slightly fruit forward, it hits the right notes.
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5/26/2023 - VlgJeff wrote: 90 Points
PnP, but definitely better after 15 minutes of air. Watch for lots of fine sediment. Still going strong with a medium to plus bodied palate showing lots of dark (blue & black) fruits, some spice, some earth, totally integrated tannins and nicely balancing acidity. May continue to hold but no reason to wait.
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3/25/2020 - Bobc7had Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely wine. Fruit forward. well integrated. Enjoy!
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10/20/2018 - capnfutsal Likes this wine: 90 Points
To the nose, black fruit, slight oak, expected alcohol (14.5), and very slight red meat. On the palate, black fruit (blackberry > black cherry > black raspberry = black plum). This is fruit forward but not too far - not the most fruit forward CSM syrah. Tannins are soft now and in threads, providing basic structure. Slight oak and smoke; only very slight red meat. Overall, well balanced. While it is relatively soft and slightly fruit forward, it hits the right notes.
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2/28/2017 - BigRagu wrote: 86 Points
Heavy sediment.
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