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• bavaur Likes this wine: 93 points

  August 1, 2020 - Serious meaty, smoky Syrah. This has all the hallmarks of a Northern Rhône but has a subtle lift and smoothness that really makes you think. Superb meaty aromas with a little blackberry and violet but not overly peppery. I could drink this all night.

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• Personal Opinion Likes this wine:

  April 29, 2017 - Drink or hold. Still youthful. While drinkable shortly after opening, a long, 3 hour decant, significantly helped flesh out the fruit and texture. Silky, smooth, round, texture, with subtle, soft tannins. Layers of balanced ripe, darker fruit and savory nuances of olives, crushed stone, mild black pepper, charred wood and meat jus. Elegant overall, with good concentration, depth and refined texture. Lingering finish, without feeling heavy or cloying. A well-made, Northern Rhone inspired, Sonoma Coast Syrah. Paired perfect with Filet, Demi-glacé and garlic potatoes. Overall, impressive style and grace.

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• GTFreek wrote:

  February 3, 2016 - Medium plus nose shows black pepper, olive, blackberry, game, crushed violets. Palate confirms pepper and black fruit, juicy acidity, medium alcohol is restrained, fresh black earth, this is a lighter style with dark fruit, soft medium tannins, finishes medium plus. Interesting in that it's a hint of Rhone with CA style.

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• bigdogflow Likes this wine: 90 points

  September 11, 2015 - Tasted at Red Car tasting room. Solid wine for the money.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type Red
• Producer Red Car
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Sonoma Coast

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• In Cellars 23 (20%)
• Consumed 90 (80%)

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