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Red
2008 Big Basin Vineyards Mandala
Syrah Blend
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 19
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ClaytonDave wrote:
August 13, 2022 - Gifted
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norsktorsk wrote: 92 points
August 1, 2018 - ver nice. favorite of the night over sticks and stones and a Banshee from Torrin
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dougie wrote:
May 29, 2017 - It's a monster. Alc. Became less prominent throughout 5 hours. A bit much, but use to like this more.
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tekygeek wrote: 91 points
January 25, 2015 - Pouring great right now!
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norsktorsk wrote: 92 points
January 14, 2015 - very nice
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156 (link)(Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Mandala California) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/16/2011 (link) 92 points(Big Basin Vineyards Mandala) 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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By Richard Jennings
3/27/2011 (link) 92 points(Big Basin Vineyards Mandala) Rich black fruit, tar nose; rich, ripe black fruit, black plum palate; long finish 92+ points (Syrah with 8% Grenache and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Big Basin Vineyards
- Varietal Syrah Blend
- Designation Mandala
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 42 (35%)
- Consumed 77 (65%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerBig Basin Vineyards
- VarietySyrah Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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