Community Tasting Notes 16

• Senso-beak wrote:

  February 26, 2023 - Opened and enjoyed over a few days. Very solid, dusty core of cherry, red rock dust, wild brambles. Neutral and velvety and in a good place. Will udpate more.

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• Night Train Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 12, 2016 - Had this immediately after a good Saint-Joseph, and it was a real eye-opener. Great nose. Black and blue fruits, with a ton of pepper and a hint of herbs. Very rich, but not too heavy, and it had a very good finish. Bright and vibrant, it's no imminent danger of heading downhill.

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• Night Train Likes this wine: 89 points

  July 2, 2016 - Not Earth-shaking, but solid. Blueberries and mesquite. Medium body - light on its feet, not a ponderous, high octane fruitbomb. However, the nose, the flavors, and the finish were all somewhat reticent. A nice, old world-style wine, but one that would probably be overwhelmed by rich or grilled foods. Probably time to drink up.

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• Night Train Likes this wine: 88 points

  July 4, 2015 - Took to a party, so no detailed notes. Blueberries, with a hint of citrus. Solid, but not mind-altering. May be in a dumb phase or may be headed downhill.

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• emdub wrote: 90 points

  November 6, 2013 - Solid wine and outstanding price point. Drank after the Pax and it was more fruit focused with less intensity. Not near as complex, yet still a great wine.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Novy Family Wines
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Garys' Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands
• UPC Codes 877591001446, 877591002092

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• Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
• In Cellars 91 (33%)
• Consumed 185 (66%)

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