Beautiful raspberry and cherry fruits, mint julep, pine trees, wild mushroom. A finish that goes for days. Totally balanced - could likely go another 5+ years.
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This is excellent Syrah. One of many Big Basin efforts. Full bodied and rich, but not heavy. On the palate, strong black cherry and currants. Tasted over two nights, it began to shine on the second night. Decant for at least an hour. Will continue to evolve.
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Opened two bottles for a large wine tasting event. Didn't have time to decant. It was beautiful. The berries still vibrant, the complexity and roundness. The nose so good that you were in no rush to taste it. Too bad this block is now budded over to Pinot. (although the Pinot is also fabulous!) Don't be afraid to pull this one out for special people.
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14.5% abv. Dark ruby, expressive aromas. Black cherry, spearmint, black olive and a touch of coffee. Well balanced, good depth and length. Nice wine, just beginning to hit its stride.
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3/3/2021 - Alex Brogan wrote: 89 Points
Dark and blue fruits hits you simultaneously. Great length too. The nose is a bit bacon but the palate is fruit.
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11/14/2020 - ClaytonDave Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent. Smooth and complex. Black cherry and raspberry on the palate. An hour decant is beneficial. Even better night two.
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4/13/2020 - seanucsb Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful raspberry and cherry fruits, mint julep, pine trees, wild mushroom. A finish that goes for days. Totally balanced - could likely go another 5+ years.
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3/28/2020 - ClaytonDave Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is excellent Syrah. One of many Big Basin efforts.
Full bodied and rich, but not heavy. On the palate, strong black cherry and currants. Tasted over two nights, it began to shine on the second night. Decant for at least an hour. Will continue to evolve.
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11/24/2019 - WendyB Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened two bottles for a large wine tasting event. Didn't have time to decant. It was beautiful. The berries still vibrant, the complexity and roundness. The nose so good that you were in no rush to taste it. Too bad this block is now budded over to Pinot. (although the Pinot is also fabulous!) Don't be afraid to pull this one out for special people.
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9/21/2017 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 91 Points
14.5% abv. Dark ruby, expressive aromas. Black cherry, spearmint, black olive and a touch of coffee. Well balanced, good depth and length. Nice wine, just beginning to hit its stride.
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5/1/2016 - dortreo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Inky but not overly thick. Dark fruit, medium-full body. Lots of leather on the nose. Not very complex but a solid, enjoyable syrah.
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