100% cold-climate Syrah where the grapes have been fermented on their stems. The result is a bold and delicious wine with violets, mint, and blackcurrants in a delightful harmony with smoky charcuterie, Christmassy clove, and freshly ground pink pepper. Full-bodied, smooth-textured, and well-balanced with fine-grained, velvety tannins. This is incredibly good, and it is evident that this wine has benefited from aging in the cellar.
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Wife a huge fan of of big syrahs and really liked this wine. I enjoy both old and new world wines, but this was a bit over the top for me. Big bold rich thick (not syrupy sweet) that seemed to be way over the top. Long finish.
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Really lovely, still fruit centric and nicely balanced. A great sipper but not as much strength and acid to really stand up to full flavored or fatty foods
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Still a bit tight but what a beautiful wine. The nose is fantastic full of berries, spices and floral notes. Deep purple colored with a fantastic finish. Long life ahead of it, it seems. 2023 update: wow, this wine has evolved SO beautifully! If you have some bottles, crack ‘em open!
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This is a really good wine that clocked in a shade below expectation for me. Lots of VA on opening, showed much better after an hour full decant. Blue fruit, blackberry pie, some red meat, leather, and grace of black pepper. The flavor profile had enough going on, but the thing you notice the moment it hits your tongue is the lack of supporting acidity. Not exactly flabby, but missing an element that would otherwise boost my score 2 points. A little persistent alcoholic heat but smooth tannins and velvety texture win out. This has distinction but I prefer the estate bottling
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12/25/2023 - Miccog Likes this wine: 95 Points
100% cold-climate Syrah where the grapes have been fermented on their stems. The result is a bold and delicious wine with violets, mint, and blackcurrants in a delightful harmony with smoky charcuterie, Christmassy clove, and freshly ground pink pepper. Full-bodied, smooth-textured, and well-balanced with fine-grained, velvety tannins. This is incredibly good, and it is evident that this wine has benefited from aging in the cellar.
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11/7/2021 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking well. Not for the bashful. 15.5% alcohol. Big rich complex fruit. Does blow off with some time. Very long finish.
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6/9/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wife a huge fan of of big syrahs and really liked this wine. I enjoy both old and new world wines, but this was a bit over the top for me. Big bold rich thick (not syrupy sweet) that seemed to be way over the top. Long finish.
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5/10/2019 - Blcmdpa@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
Really lovely, still fruit centric and nicely balanced. A great sipper but not as much strength and acid to really stand up to full flavored or fatty foods
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12/7/2017 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still a bit tight but what a beautiful wine. The nose is fantastic full of berries, spices and floral notes. Deep purple colored with a fantastic finish. Long life ahead of it, it seems. 2023 update: wow, this wine has evolved SO beautifully! If you have some bottles, crack ‘em open!
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5/16/2017 - jviz Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a really good wine that clocked in a shade below expectation for me. Lots of VA on opening, showed much better after an hour full decant. Blue fruit, blackberry pie, some red meat, leather, and grace of black pepper. The flavor profile had enough going on, but the thing you notice the moment it hits your tongue is the lack of supporting acidity. Not exactly flabby, but missing an element that would otherwise boost my score 2 points. A little persistent alcoholic heat but smooth tannins and velvety texture win out. This has distinction but I prefer the estate bottling
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