Very nice expressive nose still. Lots of extracted bright fruit. Palate was very nice, very fruit forward, easy drinking. I think this one is starting to come down the mountain so to speak. Has lost some of its original complexity so I would drink them now.
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(Sparkman Cellars Ruckus Syrah Red Mountain) Locked up tight at present with blackberries, blueberries, game, floral notes, and penetrating mineral aromas. On the palate, a big, rich, chewy wine with expansive fruit flavors, a dense core of tannins, and a seemingly endless finish. 87% Klipsun Syrah, 13% Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 15 months in French oak (45% new). 14.9% alcohol. 223 cases produced. Sampled at 60 degrees (suggested 62).
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6/24/2017 - sanjuanlewis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Solid effort. Great PnP, but pretty flat on day two.
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10/10/2016 - enjoyvino wrote: 91 Points
Very nice expressive nose still. Lots of extracted bright fruit. Palate was very nice, very fruit forward, easy drinking. I think this one is starting to come down the mountain so to speak. Has lost some of its original complexity so I would drink them now.
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1/15/2016 - RPerro Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great stuff!
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11/24/2015 - Nbkat8 wrote: 90 Points
Difficult phase? Tight and closed, ok but got ass kicked by 09 Garrison Creek and 09 Charles Smith King Coal. Have one bottle left, will wait to open.
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9/8/2015 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Powerful, big bodied syrah. Violets and smoke, smoothing tannins. Should peak nicely in about 2-3 years.
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