Tar, flowers, black licorice, cardamom, blackberry jam, hint of muscat. Quite viscous, borderline porty. Acid and tannin creep in at the finish to provide balance. To be sipped and pondered slowly, perhaps with a bit of robust cheese. Excellent.
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2019 Sine Qua Non Syrah Distenta I
2/5/2023 - cbleary Likes this wine:
Tar, flowers, black licorice, cardamom, blackberry jam, hint of muscat. Quite viscous, borderline porty. Acid and tannin creep in at the finish to provide balance. To be sipped and pondered slowly, perhaps with a bit of robust cheese. Excellent.
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2020 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard
1/29/2023 - cbleary Likes this wine:
Spiced cranberry, pomegranate jam. Cinnamon and licorice. Smells like Christmas. Crisp acidity, long red fruited finish. Outstanding.
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2019 Baca Zinfandel Tug O'War Maffei Vineyard
1/8/2023 - cbleary Likes this wine:
Recognizably RRV Zin, in a creamy, luxurious style. Raspberry clafoutis, Creme brûlée. Outstanding.
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