2005 Mendocino Farms Syrah Fairbairn Ranch

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 88.1 points

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  2/9/2013 - Not647f wrote: 88 Points

  Still really tannic--like strong black coffee. There was also more than a hint of oak. Although it's 7 years old, this wine could actually use some time. After a day, more fruit but also olives came through. I couldn't find anymore, so I took a flier and bought two bottles of the '06; we'll see how that goes. This might have had some potential to age some more. This did have a pretty long finish, but if you didn't like the tannins that might not be a plus.

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  12/11/2010 - jdoakpark wrote: 88 Points

  nice fruit but not great....

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  8/28/2010 - jdoakpark wrote: 88 Points

  good not great.

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  5/15/2010 - drfibb wrote: 87 Points

  Very tight and bitter. sour sour finish. took about 2 hours to burn off then ok. chewy and gamey.

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  2/7/2009 - plitton wrote: 89 Points

  Delicious. Great character. Worth picking up a few.

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