Opening this well beyond the expected drinking window. A deep dark red, but no evidence of browning. Alcohol is immediately evident on the nose. Followed by fruit. Lots of blue and black fruit aromas. (I was expecting the fruit to be entirely gone). On the pallet even more fruit, and lots of well integrated sweetness.
I really like this and am surprised to see that it is drinking so well 6 years after its window.
On subsequent pours the alcohol is gone, replaced with even more fruit aromas. There is the very slightest bit of alcoholic burn when drinking, but I hardly notice. 20 second finish. Viscous mouthfeel.
I will definitely acquire more if the opportunity presents itself.
EDIT: On day 2, while still enjoyable, this wine is much more boring. There is little to be gained by giving this wine time to develop after you open the bottle.
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I enjoyed this bottle more than the last few. I think I'm getting used to it's sweet fruity character. It reminds me of a fruity port with no complexity. Decent, nothing special.
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9/1/2019 - solman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opening this well beyond the expected drinking window. A deep dark red, but no evidence of browning. Alcohol is immediately evident on the nose. Followed by fruit. Lots of blue and black fruit aromas. (I was expecting the fruit to be entirely gone). On the pallet even more fruit, and lots of well integrated sweetness.
I really like this and am surprised to see that it is drinking so well 6 years after its window.
On subsequent pours the alcohol is gone, replaced with even more fruit aromas. There is the very slightest bit of alcoholic burn when drinking, but I hardly notice. 20 second finish. Viscous mouthfeel.
I will definitely acquire more if the opportunity presents itself.
EDIT: On day 2, while still enjoyable, this wine is much more boring. There is little to be gained by giving this wine time to develop after you open the bottle.
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11/29/2018 - kenv Likes this wine: 90 Points
WCC US Syrah Blind (Provence Restaurant, Albany, NY): [Pop and pour.] 500ml bottle. Nice rich sweet wine, but seems a bit heavy and clunky after the Bane.
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11/29/2014 - napasoutherner Does not like this wine: 70 Points
Past peak. Tasted like grape maple syrup...
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7/10/2012 - europat55 wrote: 88 Points
Not much complexity but quite smooth.
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11/27/2011 - galewskj wrote: 85 Points
I enjoyed this bottle more than the last few. I think I'm getting used to it's sweet fruity character. It reminds me of a fruity port with no complexity. Decent, nothing special.
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