Yes, some smokiness but more like a South African accent and definitely not undrinkable. I think we need to get used to some smokiness in our wines. We enjoyed this.
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Almost opaque but with a dark ruby hint on the edge. Swirls beautifully and sticks to the side of the glass. Dark cherry and vanilla nose with a hint of mint. Mouth feel says it all - this wine is at its prime I think, luscious, soft with a little bright edge. Lingering strawberry finish. Crying because this was one of one for me...
Is anything really 100 points? All I can say is that after this bottle, if I had to pick the one case of wine to take to my tomb, this would be it. Deep purple and shades of black in the glass. Menthol, citrus and some smoke on the nose (bacon too?), velvety and soft mouth feel. Almond, black fruit, bing cherry and vanilla. Lingers and makes you want more. If anyone reads this who could spare a case, LET ME KNOW!!!
2018 Culmina Family Estate Winery Syrah
4/28/2024 - NoseKnows Likes this wine: 89 Points
Yes, some smokiness but more like a South African accent and definitely not undrinkable. I think we need to get used to some smokiness in our wines. We enjoyed this.
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2015 Blind Creek Collective Consensus
4/10/2024 - NoseKnows Likes this wine: 96 Points
Almost opaque but with a dark ruby hint on the edge. Swirls beautifully and sticks to the side of the glass. Dark cherry and vanilla nose with a hint of mint. Mouth feel says it all - this wine is at its prime I think, luscious, soft with a little bright edge. Lingering strawberry finish. Crying because this was one of one for me...
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2016 Black Swift Vineyards Syrah Hans Estate
9/29/2023 - NoseKnows Likes this wine: 99 Points
Is anything really 100 points? All I can say is that after this bottle, if I had to pick the one case of wine to take to my tomb, this would be it. Deep purple and shades of black in the glass. Menthol, citrus and some smoke on the nose (bacon too?), velvety and soft mouth feel. Almond, black fruit, bing cherry and vanilla. Lingers and makes you want more. If anyone reads this who could spare a case, LET ME KNOW!!!
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