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Red
2012 Jaffurs Syrah Upslope
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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DavidYinSb wrote:
September 30, 2023 - great
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Mootsie Likes this wine: 94 points
March 9, 2022 - Opened with a lot of oaky dill which over powered the fruit. With about an hour of air, the fruit dominates. Lots of black raspberry, pepper and tapenade. I think these continue to improve so drink or hold.
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Snoman Likes this wine: 95 points
September 25, 2021 - At age 12, as typical of Jaffurs top cuvees, this beauty is still evolving and getting even better by the minute. Not to be confused with an Hermitage or Cote Rotie, but equally as appealing with its fruit basket of flavors, gripping structure and everlasting finish. Pure California perfection without flaws or rough edges anywhere. Highly recommended.
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Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 92 points
May 16, 2021 - Silky and dark Santa Barbara Syrah with saline minerality and supple tannins. Full bodied and delicious.
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HOS wrote: 94 points
July 26, 2019 - PnP. Secondary notes are primary now. Earth, leather with some currant. Full bodied, strong finish. Great.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Jaffurs
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Upslope
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 7 (4%)
- In Cellars 49 (28%)
- Consumed 117 (68%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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