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2011 Bonny Doon Vineyard Syrah X-Block Bien Nacido Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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YuriyG Likes this wine: 89 points
January 9, 2023 - Still going, believe it or not! Definitely faded after the first couple of nights but was decently enjoyable. A lot of complexity and undoubtedly a Rhone style Syrah rather any typical CA notes. I got earl Grey/black peloe tea, and a bit of bitterness like tea normally has. Then it moved on to red fruit, maybe tangy red fruit preserves? Certainly an interesting wine, and looking forward to comparing it with a 2013!
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depechemoroder Likes this wine: 90 points
November 24, 2021 - Fine and elegant, you certainly wouldn't place in California. Dense black cherry and blackberry with some smoky elements and hints of peppered mushrooms. There is a leaness to the palate, which is quite linear, but the layering of the fruit is very pleasant. A nice balance between fruit and secondary characteristics and in a very nice place at the moment. The tannins are fine and the acid ample, but I don't think the former are going to support this for much longer.
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Mckalm Likes this wine: 89 points
August 10, 2018 - Integrerad ek, bra syra, medel tannin, rött kött, mera lik Rhone än nya världen. God
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cruzio32 Does not like this wine: 84 points
November 25, 2017 - Another over rated Santa Cruz wine. Wth. Wine flight of BD best wines... All garbage
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Lilja wrote: 89 points
February 10, 2017 - Quite nice with plenty of syrah-character, dark fruit and a bit of oak. Lean and slender on the palate with a good acidity and intensity. Maybe a tad expensive, but overall a very nice and easy drinking wine!
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Santa Barbara County: The Classic 2014s and Variable 2015s, 8/2/2017 (link)(Bonny Doon Vineyard Syrah Bien Nacido X-Block) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/11/2016 (link) 91 points(Bonny Doon Vineyard Syrah X-Block Bien Nacido Vineyard) Dark red violet color; roasted red fruit, tar, reduction nose; roasted red fruit, tar, reduction palate with medium acidity; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Bonny Doon Vineyard
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation X-Block
- Vineyard Bien Nacido Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 27 (24%)
- Consumed 85 (76%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
83% Like It 6 votes
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- ProducerBonny Doon Vineyard
- VarietySyrah
- VineyardBien Nacido Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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