2005 Lillian Winery Syrah

Community Tasting Notes (180) Avg Score: 93.2 points

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  6/11/2023 - tcarter Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Drinking remarkably well right now though I wouldn't wait much longer. Cork seemed dry and crumbled despite being stored properly on side for as long as I've owned the bottle (8+ years). But the wine inside was pristine.
  
  Paired perfectly with homemade pulled pork.

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  6/26/2022 - redz wrote: 93 Points

  Needed a couple hrs decant, then great, rich syrah. I think the 2004 was a little better, but still really good. No sign of fading.

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  5/21/2021 - tcarter Likes this wine: 96 Points

  This bottle must have been perfectly preserved. The cork was crap (broke twice during pull even with a Durand) but the wine was spectacular. Excellent drinking window right now.

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  5/8/2021 - dortreo Likes this wine:

  I’ve had two bottles of this so far. Consistent notes across both, and both were PnP. Both are drinking at peak without any signs of fade. Super rich, complex, decadent, deep, spiced Syrah with dark fruit and smoked meat. Surprisingly high ABV but not noticeable. This wine is a meal in itself. One of the best Syrahs I’ve ever had. Second bottle had a dry crumbly cork, but the wine itself was intact.

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  2/27/2021 - fitchbuck Likes this wine: 95 Points

  From magnum. To steal some of JR's critique: "... exotic aromas of exuberant black and blue fruits ... smoky minerals, incense and Indian spices. Plump and juicy, with deep, sweet blackberry ... flavors, soft tannins and sweet vanilla and mocha qualities. A velvety palate-stainer with excellent finishing breadth and persistence."

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