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Red
1998 Dehlinger Syrah
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 23
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GrapeScott wrote: 91 points
May 20, 2021 - This is quite a bit better than a ‘00 Goldridge drank last week. This has a lot of Syrah character and has developed some lovely secondary characteristics. The nose shows garrigue, thyme, smoked meat and a bit of minerals and matchstick. Quite acidic, with boysenberry and sour cherry flavors, and a long finish with fully resolved tannins. Aging very well.
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ShannonC Does not like this wine:
February 5, 2017 - Clear medium intensity ruby. Slow tears. Nose is clean medium intensity with aromas of dark fruit and dried flowers. Dry with medium+ acid, medium tannins, medium+ to high alcohol, medium+ body, medium+ intensity. Pronounced flavor of menthol, cooked strawberries, and almond skin. Medium+/long finish.
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MeMyself&I wrote: 88 points
January 19, 2017 - still going strong.
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ozziewine Likes this wine: 89 points
December 14, 2014 - Amazingly youthful tasting at 16 years of age. It had bright cherry and a peppery, spicey flavor. This was a bit zin-like. It began to fade a touch after 2-3 hours of air.
It was not real complex and, for me, is a better food wine. Not one of my favorites from Dehlinger (my favorite producer), but I'm not a big fan of Syrah, so consider the source. -
rhanke wrote: 91 points
September 30, 2014 - I agree with AC: "dark ruby in color. black pepper, raspberry, cocoa on the nose. pepper, olive, dark berry on the palate. finishes with hint of acid", but I liked this and rate it higher.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2001, IWC Issue #96 (link)(Dehlinger Winery Syrah Estate Bottled Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/1/2007 (link) 93 points(Dehlinger Syrah) Group's #3 (my #1) – 35 pts; 2, 3, 0, 1 – beautiful black fruit, clove nose, with a vein of fresh cracked pepper; lovely, concentrated roasted fruit with tangy acidity, black fruit and pepper too; medium-plus pepper/beef jerky finish 93+ pts. (most reminiscent of a good Cote Rotie)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Dehlinger
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 67 (37%)
- Consumed 113 (63%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
67% Like It 3 votes
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- ProducerDehlinger
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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