Big Basin Tasting

Big Basin Tasting Room, Saratoga, California
Tasted Saturday, April 16, 2011 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 373 views

Flight 1 - Rosé (1 Note)

  • 2010 Big Basin Vineyards GSM Rosé 88 Points

    USA, California

    Bright medium orange-tinged pink color; tart blood orange, tart cranberry nose; tart red fruit, hibiscus, blood orange palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 88+ points (50% Syrah, 39% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre)

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Flight 2 - Pinots (2 Notes)

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Flight 3 - Syrah and Syrah Blend (6 Notes)

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  • 2007 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Coastview Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey County

    Dark maroon color; roasted black fruit, berry, baked plum nose; tasty, roasted plum, tart black fruit, spice, menthol palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points

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  • 2008 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Homestead 91 Points

    USA, California

    Medium dark maroon color; ripe plum, spice, berry, baked berry nose; plush, berry, ripe plum, red berry palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points

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  • 2007 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake Rock 94 Points

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Dark maroon color; nice roasted plum, black fruit, rich blackberry, tar nose; tasty, rich, poised, tart black fruit, roasted black fruit tart berry palate; needs 2-3 years; long finish

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  • 2008 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Fairview Ranch 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

    Dark maroon color; roasted plum, tar, green herb nose; focused, tar plum, roasted plum, oak palate with a touch of smoke; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish

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  • 2008 Big Basin Vineyards Mandala 92 Points

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Dark maroon color; nice, roasted berry, blackberry, sweet smoke nose; tight, intense, ripe berry, ripe black plum, chocolate palate; long finish (Syrah with 8% Grenache and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon)

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  • 2007 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Frenchie's Ranch 93 Points

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Dark maroon color; nice roasted black fruit, tar nose with depth; tight, tasty, ripe, roasted berry, plum, herbs palate; long finish

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