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Red
2012 Jaffurs Syrah Verna's
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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Spookey wrote:
September 29, 2023 - Joined the Jaffurs wine club when I was a student at UCSB. The Verna's was always one of my favorites. I drank my last one years ago. But when I saw this one on auction I had to buy it. Last Verna's produced by Jaffurs. Like hooking up with an old girlfriend.
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Mootsie Likes this wine: 93 points
December 27, 2020 - These used to be my favorite Jaffurs, but then Craig said the vineyard was not being farmed right and he stopped buying the fruit with this vintage.
I have moved onto loving Bien Nacido, Kimsey and Larner.
This is my last bottle of Verna’s. I wish I could say it was the best, but it’s not. The ‘06, ‘07 and ‘08 compete for that honor.
Lots of tapenade, tart black raspberry, anise and that tanginess that only Verna’s brings. Not sure this improves much from here, but I will never know.
I bid you a fond farewell Verna. I enjoyed your company.1 person found this helpful Comment -
818wines Likes this wine: 92 points
August 22, 2020 - Beautiful
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Buntingwest Likes this wine: 95 points
September 14, 2019 - Wow! First notes from the decanter was that of freshly baked chocolate cherry bread. As the wine stretched its legs, hints of blueberry and saddle leather. Soft tannins and a beautiful finish. No reason to wait, enjoy this fantastic wine now. Check out @west_coast_wino on Instagram for more great recommendations, reviews and stories.
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Mootsie Likes this wine: 94 points
February 28, 2019 - Great spot right now.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Jaffurs
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Verna's
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 80 (30%)
- Consumed 185 (70%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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