Aromas of barnyard, dark brambly fruit and mixed spices. When pop & poured, the fruit was quite open, however the tannins were intense, so I left to breathe in bottle for 6 hours, without decanting. Palate puts on a bit of weight after the breathing - and the tannins soften. Very pleasant overall; just lovely Syrah with a bit of Viognier.
When the tannins soften (~5 years), I very much doubt the fruit will still be there - my experience with the 2007 is that it's on the downhill because the fruit is mostly gone - so recommend enjoying the 2006 now and not fetishizing the perfect moment to enjoy as it may come and go. :)
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A pleasure to come back to this cuvee made it from 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier, aged for 38 months in new oak. Enjoyed this even more than 2005 tasted few weeks ago, more pronounced, complex, vibrant, more polished well defined tannins. Deep garnet colour. Intense aroma of plums, smoky prunes, fried bacon, earth, medical cabinet, black pepper, hint of dried roses. Medium+ body, concentrated and smooth, deep flavours of saline and smoky cherry and plums, vibrant acidity, medium velvety tannins, everlasting finish.
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Siggy's Annual BBQ (Chez Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): Dark red color. PNP, drank a glass over 30 minutes. This was in a pretty spot. Great nose; amazing perfume of dried forest floor, dried spice, violets, red berry fruit, bright cassis, leather, fine tannins, satiny texture, full bodied, yet ethereal and weightless. 94+ to 95pts.
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1/20/2024 - dkfinancial Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aromas of barnyard, dark brambly fruit and mixed spices. When pop & poured, the fruit was quite open, however the tannins were intense, so I left to breathe in bottle for 6 hours, without decanting. Palate puts on a bit of weight after the breathing - and the tannins soften. Very pleasant overall; just lovely Syrah with a bit of Viognier.
When the tannins soften (~5 years), I very much doubt the fruit will still be there - my experience with the 2007 is that it's on the downhill because the fruit is mostly gone - so recommend enjoying the 2006 now and not fetishizing the perfect moment to enjoy as it may come and go. :)
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11/24/2023 - Ernestas Likes this wine: 94 Points
A pleasure to come back to this cuvee made it from 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier, aged for 38 months in new oak. Enjoyed this even more than 2005 tasted few weeks ago, more pronounced, complex, vibrant, more polished well defined tannins. Deep garnet colour. Intense aroma of plums, smoky prunes, fried bacon, earth, medical cabinet, black pepper, hint of dried roses. Medium+ body, concentrated and smooth, deep flavours of saline and smoky cherry and plums, vibrant acidity, medium velvety tannins, everlasting finish.
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8/5/2023 - rocknroller wrote: 94 Points
Siggy's Annual BBQ (Chez Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): Dark red color. PNP, drank a glass over 30 minutes. This was in a pretty spot. Great nose; amazing perfume of dried forest floor, dried spice, violets, red berry fruit, bright cassis, leather, fine tannins, satiny texture, full bodied, yet ethereal and weightless. 94+ to 95pts.
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3/31/2023 - Melli wrote: 94 Points
Very pleased. Great drinking window.
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2/21/2023 - Roentgen Ray Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cellared at 55-65F since purchase on release.
Cork was in good shape with minimal staining at the bottom.
Anise and dark fruit.
Balanced.
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