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Red
2007 Zaca Mesa Syrah Mesa Reserve
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Ynez Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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LightDancer wrote: 91 points
November 17, 2023 - Similar to prior note. Fine bottle.
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LightDancer wrote: 91 points
May 14, 2021 - I agree with Riesling's comments from 2017. This is a wonderful bottle predominately characterized by dark fruit and bottom. Well integrated and drinking beautifully, with balanced tannins and acidity. I think it has (at least) several more years -- probably not of development, but certainly of enjoyable drinking. Glad I have another two bottles. Wish I had more!
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LightDancer wrote: 90 points
May 19, 2020 - Decanted it this time for an hour. Much better on first sips than the last outing. Still dark bottom dominates. This wine will continue to develop for more years.
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LightDancer wrote: 90 points
April 12, 2020 - Cherry and raspberry on the nose. Dark flavors and fruits on the palate. I think it needs a decant, which we didn't do tonight. Judging from the other reviews, maybe it's past its prime. We'll see. Have a half case left.
The next night it has come together. Much better, more integrated. Still dark and brooding, but showing good fruit and balancing tannins. Rating is for the second night. -
Jobu wrote: 93 points
June 9, 2019 - I was a bit afraid to open this thinking it was done given some of the reviews, but it’s still damn good. Smoked meat, black cherries, blackberries, cedar spice. Long finish. It probably doesn’t have much life left in it, but if stored properly it’ll drink at this level for the next year or so.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Zaca Mesa
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Mesa Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
- UPC Code 089940133443
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 111 (34%)
- Consumed 213 (66%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- ProducerZaca Mesa
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Ynez Valley
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