Before opening I was prepared to dump it with the full expectation that it was way past due.
Not the case! It did need some time to unwind but it was quite delicious. Super smooth tannins, flavors were very integrated so there is not a distinct fruit emerging. It kinda' drank like a Cab not a Syrah.
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Very deep, dark color, hint of smoke on the nose. Mouthfeel is very full and dry. Nice balance, medium/soft tannins with good structure and the finish is long as the hint of smoke lingers on the back end.
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Very dark and deep color. Some smoke and prune on the nose. In the mouth, it is medium dry with nice pepper and some bacon fat flavors. Very good overall!!
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Dark and fruity new world syrah with some spice notes. The finish was initially bitter but smoothed out a bit over time. Overall not particularly interesting and a little sweet, but enjoyable and not syrupy as some syrahs can be. I would've picked the Copain instead but decided to try something new.
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10/7/2016 - onthenose Likes this wine: 89 Points
Before opening I was prepared to dump it with the full expectation that it was way past due.
Not the case! It did need some time to unwind but it was quite delicious. Super smooth tannins, flavors were very integrated so there is not a distinct fruit emerging. It kinda' drank like a Cab not a Syrah.
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8/15/2016 - onthenose Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very deep, dark color, hint of smoke on the nose. Mouthfeel is very full and dry. Nice balance, medium/soft tannins with good structure and the finish is long as the hint of smoke lingers on the back end.
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3/6/2012 - onthenose wrote: 89 Points
Very dark color. Very dry in the mouth. Mid palate had a hint of smoke and dry oak, with a finish of prune and peppery spice.
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11/7/2011 - onthenose wrote: 89 Points
Very dark and deep color. Some smoke and prune on the nose. In the mouth, it is medium dry with nice pepper and some bacon fat flavors. Very good overall!!
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10/4/2010 - Hazeo wrote: 87 Points
Dark and fruity new world syrah with some spice notes. The finish was initially bitter but smoothed out a bit over time. Overall not particularly interesting and a little sweet, but enjoyable and not syrupy as some syrahs can be. I would've picked the Copain instead but decided to try something new.
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