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Community Tasting Notes 11
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williamswhine wrote: 91 points
March 26, 2023 - Dark purple to inky hue. Dark berries with faint strawberry nose. Spicy, oaky, full bodied, nicely balanced tannins, easy to drink by itself. Still enjoyable despite the experts claiming the drinking window was thru 2017.
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mkmast wrote: 92 points
September 7, 2016 - Glad I waited. The nose seduces you and is not a tease. It definitely pays off. A silky texture on the tongue and flavors that linger. Wish I had more.
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williamswhine Likes this wine: 92 points
January 17, 2015 - Dark purple to inky hue. Dark berries with faint strawberry nose. Spicy, oaky, full bodied, nicely balanced tannins, easy to drink by itself. Great on a cold day just chillin' out.
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mkmast wrote: 90 points
November 28, 2013 - Really should have waited on this one. Still tight but the power and potential are there.
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ToddS wrote:
August 9, 2013 - Knew from pouring into the decanter that this bottle was going to be rocking the black olive.
Olives meats and cherries. Looks like these are ready now.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Failla Syrah Phoenix Ranch Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Failla
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Phoenix Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 59 (39%)
- Consumed 94 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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