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Manage Subscriptions2008 Jemrose Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Bennett Valley
Community Tasting Notes 32
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isaacjamesbaker wrote: 93 points
February 2, 2018 - Black ruby color. Gorgeous, complex aromas of tangy red and black plums, loaded with olive brine, olive tapenade, bacon fat, black pepper and leather. Vibrant acidity on the palate, structured tannins still holding their ground but nice fine edges on them, the combination is silky and fresh. Tart plums, black cherries, the fruit is still fresh and juicy, but the focus now is on these complex earthy, savory, spicy elements: black tea, black olives, roasted red pepper, black pepper, charcoal dusty, loamy soil, graphite and minerals. Tangy, long finish. I cellared this since release and I’m glad I did, because it has aged beautifully, and still has time to go.
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cobbpa Likes this wine: 91 points
September 5, 2016 - Great. Dark fruit core with a bit of spice & florals. Avoids being too heavy; good balance to it.
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vinole wrote: 92 points
December 7, 2015 - Not as rich as the 09, but this has matured nicely. A more restrained, elegant version of syrah at this stage. Medium body and acidity with a good, medium length finish. Decanted for about 20 mins which was all that was needed. Drinking nicely now.
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WDK Likes this wine: 92 points
May 3, 2015 - Opaque purple. Bold fruit with good structure, medium body and a long finish.
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yofog wrote:
March 8, 2015 - Ripe but not too ripe, this is thick-textured but without too much of a manipulated feeling, playful up front but an over-extracted finish. Solid and fruity but not very interesting to me. Leans toward the mainstream.
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By Richard Jennings
3/25/2012 (link) 92 points(Jemrose Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley) Dark ruby color; tart roasted plum, pie crust nose; tasty, rich, baked plum, roasted fruit, tar, tart black fruit palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points (5 clones of Syrah; 20 mos. in French oak, 80% new; 30% whole cluster)
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By Richard Jennings
3/27/2011 (link) 92 points(Jemrose Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley) Very dark red violet color; roasted plum, tart black fruit nose; tasty, roasted plum, tart black fruit palate; medium-plus finish (30% whole cluster; 80% new French oak; 5 Syrah clones)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Jemrose
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Cardiac Hill
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Bennett Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 72 (28%)
- Consumed 183 (72%)
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- VineyardCardiac Hill
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
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