Deep ruby color, medium bodied red with some red fruit on the nose and palate. Some pepper on the finish. Not as powerful as most California Syrahs. Clearly at the end of it's drinking interval.
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I was pleasantly suprised at how good this 20 year old bottle was. Deep ruby color persists with notes of red currents on the nose and palate. Very smooth tannins-almost more Pinot than Syrah. I have one more bottle-will drink it soon.
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No detailed notes taken, I just remember being so impressed with the elegance of this wine. Complex, but balanced with great structure, which I had a few more!
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2001 QUPE 20TH ANNIVERSARY BIEN NACIDO BLOCK X SANTA MARIA VALLEY SYRAH- magnum; fantastic Syrah with aromas and flavors abounding; this is so concentrated and the dark almost inky color denotes such extraction as well as the full bodied, full throttle flavors which included spicy dark fruit as well as blueberry, plum and black raspberry blending together to make this so splendid; this wine is crafted for the long haul and should be around for decades to offer it treats.
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4/16/2024 - Vascular46 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Deep ruby color, medium bodied red with some red fruit on the nose and palate. Some pepper on the finish. Not as powerful as most California Syrahs. Clearly at the end of it's drinking interval.
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3/26/2022 - Vascular46 Likes this wine: 91 Points
I was pleasantly suprised at how good this 20 year old bottle was. Deep ruby color persists with notes of red currents on the nose and palate. Very smooth tannins-almost more Pinot than Syrah. I have one more bottle-will drink it soon.
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6/13/2020 - jmc167@me.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
No detailed notes taken, I just remember being so impressed with the elegance of this wine. Complex, but balanced with great structure, which I had a few more!
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3/12/2016 - Blake Brown wrote:
2001 QUPE 20TH ANNIVERSARY BIEN NACIDO BLOCK X SANTA MARIA VALLEY SYRAH- magnum; fantastic Syrah with aromas and flavors abounding; this is so concentrated and the dark almost inky color denotes such extraction as well as the full bodied, full throttle flavors which included spicy dark fruit as well as blueberry, plum and black raspberry blending together to make this so splendid; this wine is crafted for the long haul and should be around for decades to offer it treats.
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3/4/2016 - ravikalaga Likes this wine: 90 Points
Easy drinking wine. Tasted at The Company dinner by Rajat Parr from a Magnum. Paired very well with the Indian Fusion food.
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