Good not great - against the 2004 this is a bit drier, giving it a harsh quality that detracts from its strengths. Perhaps its a bit late to be drinking? McPrice & Larner are such a good match comments are more quibble from comparisons.
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15.2% alcohol. Dark red color. Pretty nose of blue fruit and olives, which became a touch green with more air. In the mouth, ripe and tasty, with a fruit-forward personality that overshadowed some nice pepper and meat notes. Heat became evident on the finish, particularly as the bottle remained open. B+
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Holiday catch up: Marginally better than the last one I recently opened. Had some of the traits I loved from this wine on release. The alcohol was less of an issue as there was a touch more fruit. Kinda fell apart on me on the second night, so moved onto something else. Still not going to wait much longer to drink my last few.
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8/18/2013 - NotNYC wrote: 89 Points
Good not great - against the 2004 this is a bit drier, giving it a harsh quality that detracts from its strengths. Perhaps its a bit late to be drinking?
McPrice & Larner are such a good match comments are more quibble from comparisons.
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2/2/2012 - omnisphere wrote: 91 Points
Smells and taste like black olives. Nice fruit and balance.
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1/9/2012 - gutt22 wrote:
15.2% alcohol. Dark red color. Pretty nose of blue fruit and olives, which became a touch green with more air. In the mouth, ripe and tasty, with a fruit-forward personality that overshadowed some nice pepper and meat notes. Heat became evident on the finish, particularly as the bottle remained open. B+
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11/10/2010 - KC Bloodlines wrote: 93 Points
Delicious. Clean, true to Syrah. Plenty of power. Oozes flavor. Black as night.
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1/2/2010 - tim_c wrote: 88 Points
Holiday catch up: Marginally better than the last one I recently opened. Had some of the traits I loved from this wine on release. The alcohol was less of an issue as there was a touch more fruit. Kinda fell apart on me on the second night, so moved onto something else. Still not going to wait much longer to drink my last few.
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