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Red
2005 Fess Parker Syrah American Tradition Reserve
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
Label borrowed from 2006
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2000
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Label borrowed from 2012
Community Tasting Notes 10
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 points
April 24, 2016 - Big. Whoa big. Try 16.5% big. Ripe black raspberry and vanilla with quite a bit of heat (did I mention 16.5?). Big, super rich, big, mocha, and big. While I normally eschew big, I still dig this wine. Even though it's big (did I mention that?). thedrunkencyclist.com
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
October 27, 2015 - Surprisingly consistent.
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 points
March 18, 2015 - This is big. Not super, fruit-bomb, in-your-face, going to make you feel like you are drinking ethanol big, but it is certainly hefty. Having said that, it is also tasty. Really tasty. Dark and brooding in the glass with cassis and anise wafting above the rim, on the palate, there is some surprising balance as the acidity admirably battles with the fruit. The finish is impressive, as is the wine. I am not a big brooding wine kind of guy, but this works. Well. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Val D'Orcia Does not like this wine: 65 points
June 3, 2013 - Heavy alcohol taste and no subtlety. Little else redeeming. Very fruit forward but no complexity..
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ecola Likes this wine: 91 points
May 27, 2012 - A huge wine. Blackberry and bacon fat for days. Alcohol is kept in check by great fruit.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Fess Parker
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation American Tradition Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
- UPC Code 718038555910
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 6 (15%)
- Consumed 33 (85%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
75% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerFess Parker
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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