Single blind. Black fruit and black olive on the nose, a touch of smoke and brett. Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Tart plum, tart blackberry and black pepper. Rustic and old world in style. Quite nice. (my 2nd, group's 1st)
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Single blind. Candied cranberry and strawberry nose, very pretty. Light bodied with low to medium acidity. Fresh, juicy strawberry fruit. Not complex but balanced and gluggable. (my 1st, group's 2nd)
Single blind. Baked cherry, vanilla, cherry liqueur nose. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Baked strawberries and vanilla on the palate. Quite structured with medium+ tannins. Needs time. (my 3rd, group's 3rd)
2005 Arcadian Syrah Westerly Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
Single blind. Black fruit and black olive on the nose, a touch of smoke and brett. Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Tart plum, tart blackberry and black pepper. Rustic and old world in style. Quite nice. (my 2nd, group's 1st)
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2010 Broc Cellars Cuvée 12.5 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Single blind. Candied cranberry and strawberry nose, very pretty. Light bodied with low to medium acidity. Fresh, juicy strawberry fruit. Not complex but balanced and gluggable. (my 1st, group's 2nd)
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2009 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos Flawed
Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo
Corked.
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2009 Clayhouse Wines Petite Sirah Old Vines Red Cedar Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Single blind. Baked cherry, vanilla, cherry liqueur nose. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Baked strawberries and vanilla on the palate. Quite structured with medium+ tannins. Needs time. (my 3rd, group's 3rd)
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