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2005 Delectus Syrah Mount George Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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Winestache Likes this wine: 91 points
March 24, 2020 - Wow. I had no expectations for this due to the age, however this was a very pleasant surprise. Smooth as silk and possessing a long finish.
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Nguyenning Likes this wine: 95 points
November 19, 2014 - Opened at Lacha Somtum in Thai Town, Hollywood, CA on 11/19/14. Enjoyed with catfish papaya salad, tamarind fish soup and grilled beef. I was absolutely not prepared for how magnificent this bottle would be. For the price (reg. $50 on sale for $25 at K&L), I can honestly say this was the best bargain bottle I ever purchased. I opened it 1.5 hours prior to drinking which turned out to be ideal. Lots of blackberry and pepper, but not a powerhouse. This was better than a few $100+ Syrahs I've tried recently. Very, very nice.
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never oenough wrote: 89 points
February 3, 2014 - The maturity of this bottle made it prime to be consumed, and I am glad we did not wait much longer. Fruits were still present, but definitely mellowed, making it drink more to our liking. I would describe the taste as old world with a more subdued palette.
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tplskylrk wrote: 90 points
May 2, 2011 - Really really nice. Well crafted in an old world way. Leather, pepper dried fruit on the nose. Caramel? Pretty rich mouth feel, big tight red blue fruit wave the a pretty tight tannin oak acid finish, all balanced. Still pretty young, or just needs a few hours.
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Joegish Likes this wine: 92 points
April 22, 2011 - Beautiful dark purple to black color. Dark and rich fruit with very nice balance. Soft tannins that linger nicely. Highly drinkable now, but will try to wait another 3 years before opening next bottle. Another great effort from Gerhard.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Delectus
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Mount George Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 47 (34%)
- Consumed 90 (66%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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