Deep dark purple black color. Comes across as hot as a whole. Really extracted blackberries, blueberries, black pepper spicel, vanilla, lots of oak and alcohol. I just couldn't come around this this wine. I didn't even realize there was Syrah planted in the To-Kalon vineyard. This was super ripe and viscous liqueur like juice. The viscocity was enjoyable, but the fruit was completely hidden by the heat. Kind of hollow in the midpalate with super high alcohol, lower acidity and moderate high tannin structure. Pass.
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Purchased frim winery. Nose had a good cab smell, black cherry, cassis, etc. First taste had a Bordeaux style with an earthy, vegetal character even though no franc. A little spiciness from the syrah added a different complexity.
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84% Syrah, 11% CS, 5% PV, much more Syrah than in 2001 IIRC. Nice red/purple color, mostly clear. Great blueberry and bacon aroma. Cabernet is very noticable on the palate, currant and cedar provide balance to the oaky characteristics of the Syrah. Good tannins present, little bit of heat, decent fruity and herbal finish. Give it a couple years at least. Much better than the 2001.
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9/4/2016 - redz wrote: 92 Points
subtle nose, smooth and delicious.
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4/25/2010 - beezer6 wrote: 87 Points
Deep dark purple black color. Comes across as hot as a whole. Really extracted blackberries, blueberries, black pepper spicel, vanilla, lots of oak and alcohol. I just couldn't come around this this wine.
I didn't even realize there was Syrah planted in the To-Kalon vineyard. This was super ripe and viscous liqueur like juice. The viscocity was enjoyable, but the fruit was completely hidden by the heat.
Kind of hollow in the midpalate with super high alcohol, lower acidity and moderate high tannin structure. Pass.
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1/23/2010 - phlegls wrote: 93 Points
This was good - A bit fruity and very smooth at this point. Should have several more years left
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9/8/2008 - pakabear wrote: flawed
Corked...
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6/25/2008 - aubsdad wrote:
Purchased frim winery. Nose had a good cab smell, black cherry, cassis, etc. First taste had a Bordeaux style with an earthy, vegetal character even though no franc. A little spiciness from the syrah added a different complexity.
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5/23/2006 - CP wrote: 90 Points
84% Syrah, 11% CS, 5% PV, much more Syrah than in 2001 IIRC. Nice red/purple color, mostly clear. Great blueberry and bacon aroma. Cabernet is very noticable on the palate, currant and cedar provide balance to the oaky characteristics of the Syrah. Good tannins present, little bit of heat, decent fruity and herbal finish. Give it a couple years at least. Much better than the 2001.
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