Perfect spot right now. Still lots of fruit, but with savory secondary notes. Black raspberry, eucalyptus, anise, tapenade.
I have had a lot of Santa Barbara Cty Syrah and this one is near the top. The balance at this age shows a lot about the grapes and the winemaking. Well worth the $20 I paid on Winebid. Drink now.
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w bbq-ed sausages. 1 hr decant. great dark color, nice nose of berry fruit. on the palate good fruit, acidity and wood. great finish with continuing fruit elements. this will not get better but will last a few more yrs. maybe more elegance will show up but it doesnt need it. this is just a good wine.
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11/7/2020 - Mootsie Likes this wine: 96 Points
Perfect spot right now. Still lots of fruit, but with savory secondary notes. Black raspberry, eucalyptus, anise, tapenade.
I have had a lot of Santa Barbara Cty Syrah and this one is near the top. The balance at this age shows a lot about the grapes and the winemaking. Well worth the $20 I paid on Winebid. Drink now.
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5/30/2016 - Ray Burgundy Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is an amazing wine especially given the age at the time of our drinking. Complex aromas of lavender, eucalyptus and spice box.
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1/18/2013 - signotim Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still going strong. Plenty of lucious, dark fruit, smoke, and meaty character.
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11/27/2011 - MichielV wrote: 90 Points
w bbq-ed sausages. 1 hr decant. great dark color, nice nose of berry fruit. on the palate good fruit, acidity and wood. great finish with continuing fruit elements. this will not get better but will last a few more yrs. maybe more elegance will show up but it doesnt need it. this is just a good wine.
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7/5/2011 - EvanJB wrote:
Allmy bottles are gone, but had my buddy's last one. This really aged well!!
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