Community Tasting Notes 13

• mats13 Likes this wine: 92 points

  December 25, 2016 - After some air, this was really lovely - velvety smooth, excellent oak management.

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• Tarpon222 wrote: 91 points

  January 31, 2014 - Always enjoy an Elyse Syrah, esp. an aged one! Smooth as silk

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• hopkinstx Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 24, 2013 - Nose had a loamy note, but the wine's taste was wonderful. Fruity and smooth viscous feel in the mouth. Very nice.

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• cbbrown3 wrote:

  October 5, 2011 - A medium to dark ruby color. Blackberries, smoked meat, pepper, licorice, dark chocolate, a bit of earthiness, and a slight floral note on the open and expressive nose. Medium body with ripe tannins and decent acidity. Loads of spicy, peppery fruit on the palate with a distinct dark chocolate note. A touch soft, but with enough of a tannic backbone to support the flavor without getting to dense. I think this needs killed off in the next year or two at most before it loses any of its' precious acidity. Drinking nicely.

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• cbbrown3 wrote: 91 points

  August 15, 2011 - A medium to dark ruby color. Smoked meat, pepper, blackberries, blueberries, licorice, underbrush, and a bit of dark chocolate on the very nice and open nose. Medium body with ripe tannins and decent acidity. On the palate the dark chocolate comes out a bit more providing a nice compliment to the smoky, meaty fruit. A bit more pepper and spice adds complexity on the finish, which has nice length. I don't understand how I was able to get this direct from the winery for $15, at that price this is an absolute steal. I wouldn't cellar for more then another year or two, due to the slightly soft acidity. Drink up and enjoy.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Elyse
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Code 859181000756

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• In Cellars 60 (24%)
• Consumed 190 (76%)

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