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Community Tasting Notes 16
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Ron Slye wrote: 92 points
March 20, 2023 - This is drinking really nicely, on day one and two. Lots of complexity Better than I remember.
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WineGonzo Likes this wine: 90 points
January 5, 2023 - Last bottle. Still drinking nicely on a short decant, maybe starting to thin out a bit. Top-ticked this like Tesla stock.
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wmccone54 Likes this wine: 92 points
May 22, 2022 - I opened this tonight, as some of the 2011 California reds I’ve opened recently are starting to fade from a structural perspective. Thankfully, this is developing nicely and seems slightly improved, since I last enjoyed three years ago. Maturing aromatics and flavors show spicy black pepper, chewy black olive, drying blackberry and some wonderful mineral / savory notes. Smooth and well balanced with fruit, acid, and tannin all in harmony, complexity is clearly showing. Long finish; this paired wonderfully with the grilled jalapeño sausages and peppers and onions. Drink through 2025.
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FisherMan13 Likes this wine: 94 points
August 29, 2020 - Inky colored w/ light sediment in the bottle. Blueberry, mineral, black pepper, game and meaty on the nose. Palate picks up more cranberry, stone & mineral, while maintaining the black pepper. Medium body & bright texture, with medium length finish. I would guess this wine is drinking near it's peak right now.
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Parnelli wrote: 85 points
August 19, 2019 - After reading the reviews, I was excited about opening this bottle tonight with BBQ ribs ... it was nondescript before the food and the same during ... very disappointed! I aerated and decanted about 2 hours before drinking ... flavor profile was not like a syrah ... tasted almost like a kit wine. I paid way too much for this bottle.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Agharta Wines
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Black Label
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion North Coast
- Appellation North Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 181 (41%)
- Consumed 261 (59%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 12 votes
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNorth Coast
- AppellationNorth Coast
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