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2020 Stereophonic Wines Syrah Gilded Splinters Kimsey Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Ballard Canyon
Community Tasting Notes 2
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Discobiscuits42 wrote: 88 points
September 8, 2023 - A thinner appearance than I would expect from a syrah. Barnyard nose, subtle. Not much typicity. Thin on the front end, it does blossom but rather thin on fruit but not much else to carry the weight. Peppery, gravely, a bit ashy. Extraction is optimal. Acid is well balanced. Just a touch hot. Could turn the corner down the road, has some ingredients for success. For now it is ok.
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MarkLA wrote:
January 26, 2023 - 50% whole cluster. Nose is reserved on opening. In 15 minutes time, clove, cinnamon, black cherry, fig, black peppercorn, black rock, capsicum, and eucalyptus. An hour later it has really blossomed, adding creme de violette, juniper, and sandalwood soap.
On the palate, cream soda, juicy cherry, clove, rosemary, and cinnamon candy. Lighter on opening, it has put on textural weight. Plenty of lift and youthful grip on the finish with hints of cinnamon candy, black tea and, tobacco. Though, like initially with the nose, the wine is still holding back some of what it will eventually offer. Could use some time to let stems assimilate, but the raw material is very promising. An elegant Ballard Canyon and an excellent counterpoint to the Sebastiano. Try again Fall 2023+ (92-95pts).
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2020
- Type Red
- Producer Stereophonic Wines
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Gilded Splinters
- Vineyard Kimsey Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Ballard Canyon
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (2%)
- In Cellars 30 (59%)
- Consumed 20 (39%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- RegionCalifornia
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