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Red
2014 Halcon Vineyards Syrah Alturas
Syrah
- USA
- California
- North Coast
- Yorkville Highlands
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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td1836 Likes this wine: 91 points
July 4, 2023 - My last bottle of this vintage. Age definitely benefitted this wine. The 2014 was more about the savory elements, and those have integrated well at this point.
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John McCabe wrote: 89 points
December 13, 2022 - Slightly better than I remember but still not my style.
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danielito Likes this wine: 93 points
December 12, 2022 - Very aromatic, pure intense syrah flavor, very dry and fairly tart. 13.3% ABV. Wonderful food wine. Unlike other vintages it is a bit on the tart side as a sipper without food, but still delicious. Beautiful acid balance. The whole package is harmonic and savory.
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td1836 Likes this wine: 91 points
April 20, 2022 - This has improved from the last few times I had it. Fuller bodied, fruit is less tart, good length on the finish.
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glou.sf Likes this wine: 92 points
December 3, 2020 - Nice nose of dark berries, savory notes, a hint of sweetness, and dark fruit. Good balance with more dark fruit, thyme, and blackberries. Medium+ tannins and good acidity. Nice finish. Didn’t like it quite as much as last time I had it, but still a delicious wine!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Halcon Vineyards
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Alturas
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion North Coast
- Appellation Yorkville Highlands
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
- In Cellars 193 (34%)
- Consumed 366 (65%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 12 votes
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- ProducerHalcon Vineyards
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNorth Coast
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