Perfumed nose of nettles, dried rose petals/mandarin skin and deep forest fruits. Lighter mouth than straight syrah (perhaps because of the Xino) of rhubarb, cranberries and milk chocolate with good acid. Surprising depth on medium length finish, initially hint of cherry pop rocks, then beetroot and perhaps some chestnuts.
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An entry level wine in the great stable of beautiful wines made by this great estate. Felt a bit out of sync and not with a harmony and balance we are used from their wines. Nice freshness , good feel of oak, good fruit. Not an exciting wine though . 87-88
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This wine is medium purple in hue. Its aromas inckkude blackberry, black cherry, plum, leather, and vanilla. On the palate, it is dry with medium acidity, medium body, low tannin, and has a plush mouthfeel. It has a relatively short finish and was delicious to drink on its own as well as with burgers. It is an excellent QPR (around $17). Very good!
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Fruity nose. Very clean, light with the perfect amount if acidity. Dark fruits, like plum and black cherry sit alongside the subtle vanilla and spice from the Syrah. I've never been disappointed with any Alpha Estate wines
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9/12/2022 - tenorselbow wrote: 91 Points
Perfumed nose of nettles, dried rose petals/mandarin skin and deep forest fruits. Lighter mouth than straight syrah (perhaps because of the Xino) of rhubarb, cranberries and milk chocolate with good acid. Surprising depth on medium length finish, initially hint of cherry pop rocks, then beetroot and perhaps some chestnuts.
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12/31/2021 - Papies wrote: 88 Points
An entry level wine in the great stable of beautiful wines made by this great estate.
Felt a bit out of sync and not with a harmony and balance we are used from their wines. Nice freshness , good feel of oak, good fruit. Not an exciting wine though . 87-88
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8/1/2021 - Bfinny00 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine is medium purple in hue. Its aromas inckkude blackberry, black cherry, plum, leather, and vanilla. On the palate, it is dry with medium acidity, medium body, low tannin, and has a plush mouthfeel. It has a relatively short finish and was delicious to drink on its own as well as with burgers. It is an excellent QPR (around $17). Very good!
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1/1/2021 - James1977 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fruity nose. Very clean, light with the perfect amount if acidity. Dark fruits, like plum and black cherry sit alongside the subtle vanilla and spice from the Syrah. I've never been disappointed with any Alpha Estate wines
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