2000 Wilridge Syrah Stout Ranch

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  11/17/2023 - Jchomel Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Still some tannins. This is a big Syrah. Fruit forward and spicy.

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  7/8/2008 - RPerro wrote: 92 Points

  Popped and poured. First sniff reveals beautiful violets and dark fruits, with a bit of grape kool-aid. First sip is meaty. This is a big Syrah. Lots of fruit, some nice spice/pepper, and a floral component as well, with a touch of bitterness on the finish. Going to let this breathe in the decanter for a couple hours and try it again.
  
  After 3 hours in the decanter, the nose has not changed a bit. Still big with violets, blueberries and grape kool-aid. I could just sniff this all night. On the palate, things have changed a bit. Much more pepper and spices are coming through, with some spectacular blueberry fruit. Finish has lost most of its bite, although at the end, there is a hint of bitterness again. This is just super rich, smooth and lush...absolutely mouthcoating. An excellent Yakima Valley Syrah! Outstanding - 92 points.
  
  [Edit]: Day 2 was a much different story...the bitter finish is back, and it brought friends! While ultra-soft, with a beautiful nose and lovely fruit, the finish is harsh and biting. The wine was properly stored overnight, so this leads me to believe the CT drinking window (2003-2008) is spot-on. Drink up!

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  6/10/2005 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points

  Anita: Great blackberry, then strawberry (w/fresh straw. for dessert!), very delicious; sweet spice follows in the nose and mouth, with hint dark plum; med.+ bod, med. t’s. Good stuff. W/BBQ ribs and chicken.

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  2/22/2003 - peternelson wrote: 86 Points

  S&L: Nose is a little bland; didn’t match the Aussie’s.

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  2/21/2003 - peternelson wrote: 86 Points

  My house tasting: Scarlet purple; juicy nose of strawberry & raspberry; hi-notes of cherry and some berry in the mouth; balanced t’s & a’s; a bit thinner body; pretty long but tart finish.*** Good, but lacking character.

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