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2012 La Sirena Art Bus Red Barrett Vineyard
Red Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Calistoga
Label borrowed from 2014
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Wine Kat Likes this wine: 93 points
July 2, 2023 - Nicely balanced with no need for decanting. Still good structure but softer tannins. I’m a fan of Syrah and this one did not disappoint with notes of dark fruit and cassis. I think we opened at just the right time, but could still lay down in the bottle a bit more.
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Marshmallowman Likes this wine: 94 points
January 7, 2022 - Wife likes it but alas we have no more …
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Venezia wrote: 94 points
March 29, 2020 - much improved night 2. multiple layers, well integrated and sophisticated. boysenberry, dark cherry, cassis.
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Teaky Likes this wine:
March 11, 2020 - Black fruited nose with some plum, on the palate get similar flavors but also a little oaky with some vanilla, in time this does blow off a bit to yield more of the aforementioned fruit flavors. This is a bit tannic and has a moderate acidity. This has a lengthy finish and a very big mouthfeel. This is good but not great, as a side note I'm not a fan of California Syrah which is a substantial component of this if I remember correctly. I prefer the other La Sirena wines to this (e.g. cabernet sauvignon, malbec and grenache) and don't quite think this one is worth the price. Price aside it is still pleasurable.
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Jchen01854 Likes this wine: 94 points
May 24, 2019 - Dark red, full body. Nice aroma upon open. mostly coffee taste initially, fruits come around after about an hour. Firm polished tannin. Long slightly sweet aftertaste.
Wine maker: Heidi Barrett
80% syrah, 17% cabernet sauvignon, 3% cabernet franc. Calistoga/Oakville
45% new French oak 22 mo.
205 cases made
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By Antonio Galloni
2013 Napa Valley: Once Upon a Time in America… (Oct 2015), 10/1/2015 (link)(La Sirena Art Bus Red Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer La Sirena
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation Art Bus Red
- Vineyard Barrett Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Calistoga
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 108 (50%)
- Consumed 108 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationCalistoga
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