Community Tasting Note
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braisedlambshank wrote: 91 points
July 23, 2010 - 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, but the Syrah component of this wine is certainly expressive. Dense, constantly evolving nose of black pepper, garrigue, black licorice, dark fruits, and fresh asphalt on a hot day. The palate is equally dense and intense; hugely mouth filling, with black pepper and licorice coming through most prominently. Tannins are quite supple and well integrated even in youth but will help this wine age. Massive bodyweight due to 14.5% abv, yet it's well integrated with just a bit of heat coming through on the licoricey, hot-pavement tasting finish. Very good now, especially considering the price, and will be better with a few years' age. Decanting would help this also. Not very fruitforward; fans of fruity new world GSM blends may not appreciate this. I will be seeking out more of this.
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