The nose was grassy and earthy upon opening and slowly changed to a peppery alcohol over the course of 2 hours. The palate opened up to a nice spicy rhubarb. Pepper and black cherry as well. It's a good syrah that will cut through rich meals.
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Past its prime. I bought the bottle retail and have not had it very long, so it could have been stored improperly before I bought it. At first, smelled of wonderful homemade blueberry jam, but as it opened up, it started to show a flexed/raisinated quality. I've had younger examples of this wine and other K Vintners Syrah, and they were all quite delicious. This was disappointing.
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Solid bottle of Washington syrah. Dark fruit, plum, a little damp earth. Alcohol showed a little bit. Doesn't seem to be in decline at all but I would have little hope that it gets much better with more age. Professional ratings too high IMHO.
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Another terrific Syrah from Washington. Highly aromatic, heavy bodied yet elegant, 15% alcohol well integrated. Great balance, velvety smooth, lots of blue and black fruits, bacon fat, spice, mineral. Medium long finish. Drink now-2018.
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8/23/2021 - Callybrian Likes this wine: 91 Points
The nose was grassy and earthy upon opening and slowly changed to a peppery alcohol over the course of 2 hours. The palate opened up to a nice spicy rhubarb. Pepper and black cherry as well. It's a good syrah that will cut through rich meals.
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4/4/2021 - shiftydrunk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank very well. I only let it breath for an hour before drinking. Looking for to other vintages from this line.
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10/26/2016 - bkc1428 Does not like this wine: 77 Points
Past its prime. I bought the bottle retail and have not had it very long, so it could have been stored improperly before I bought it. At first, smelled of wonderful homemade blueberry jam, but as it opened up, it started to show a flexed/raisinated quality. I've had younger examples of this wine and other K Vintners Syrah, and they were all quite delicious. This was disappointing.
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10/19/2016 - SICILIAN-SOLE Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid bottle of Washington syrah. Dark fruit, plum, a little damp earth. Alcohol showed a little bit. Doesn't seem to be in decline at all but I would have little hope that it gets much better with more age. Professional ratings too high IMHO.
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8/6/2016 - wine4ever Likes this wine: 93 Points
Another terrific Syrah from Washington. Highly aromatic, heavy bodied yet elegant, 15% alcohol well integrated. Great balance, velvety smooth, lots of blue and black fruits, bacon fat, spice, mineral. Medium long finish. Drink now-2018.
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