Community Tasting Note
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austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com Likes this wine: 94 points
March 1, 2015 - When I put this to my nose, I was greeted by perhaps the most beautiful wine aromas that I've had in a long time. And it wasn't just me. Everyone at the wine tasting was commenting on the nose.
IT IS WORTH THE RETAIL PRICE FOR JUST THE NOSE ALONE!
This is a medium+ bodied classic Syrah with very nice acidity and subtle hints of meat, smoke, and black stone.
But Wow for that nose!
$55 OH Retail
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4 Comments
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wilypod commented:
3/4/15, 6:25 AM - Thanks for your note as you are a a reliable source. Have you tried the 2012s: Syrah, Malbec, Mondeuse? I have them but have not yet opened anything.
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austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com commented:
3/4/15, 12:51 PM - I've tasted all of the above. The Syrah is a return to form for LM - a true expression of Mt. Veeder. All of them are pretty tight, but you can tell that quality is there. Give them at least 12 months or a vigorous - long term decanting.
Cheers,
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wilypod commented:
3/5/15, 7:00 AM - Currently the 2011, 2009, and 2008 Syrahs are still available from the Winery, as of course is the 2012. I'll probably get two bottles of the 2011 as I love a wine with beautiful aromatics. Regarding the 08 and 09, which do you prefer?
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austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com commented:
3/7/15, 5:19 PM - The 2009 is more powerful and the 2008 and little more mature. 2009 for cellar. 2008 for the table.