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2009 Eric Kent Wine Cellars Syrah Kalen's Big Boy Blend
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Bennett Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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drdebs Likes this wine: 94 points
April 20, 2020 - This is FANTASTIC. Drinking beautifully now. Integrated tannins still have plenty of grip. Inky fruit core. Just delish.
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alpha_ori Likes this wine: 93 points
May 3, 2018 - Great new world Syrah, still in great condition. Nose of blue fruit and wood and spice. On the palate, good acid, some fruit, strong but balanced sweet oak presence. Maybe the fruit has ebbed some in the past 4 years (just judging from my last tasting note), but the wine does not suffer for it. This is doing very well and I imagine it will continue to evolve positively. Maybe I'll try my next bottle in another 2 years.
Originally rated as a 92. I drank 2 glasses and put it in the fridge for 2 days , left out to cellar temp and drank again. Still just as delicious. This is a living wine. -
UofM Likes this wine: 93 points
August 14, 2016 - Once again, the Big Boy didn't disappoint. Probably hitting its peak or possibly on the back side, but not in a bad way. It was wonderful upon opening, typical Syrah - brooding dark fruits with some meat and smoke, but without big alcohol. Only reason not ranking higher, it began to get a bit flabby on the final glass. Drink up!
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Beezc wrote: 89 points
July 30, 2016 - I feel this wine is past its best. Not much freshness left. If you have any left I would drink sooner than later.
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ephorn Likes this wine: 93 points
August 16, 2015 - this is a big fruit Syrah with a big spicy kick extending into the long finish. Oak and tannins are in the background. No rough edges. This might become more complex with more age and I would rate it higher.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Eric Kent Wine Cellars
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Kalen's Big Boy Blend
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Bennett Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 63 (31%)
- Consumed 138 (69%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerEric Kent Wine Cellars
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
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