Ch Senejac continues to be a great performer from the Haut Medoc. Correct dark ruby color, nose is a bit closed, but minerality and a little cigar box show through. In the mouth, though it brims with dark cherry, bramble and oak. The tannins are pronounced but the acidity keeps it manageable. A solid effort for a reasonable price.
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I would not normally ascribe the word “beautiful” to a Syrah; “ big, blowsy, fruit forward” are the more normal adjectives. But this wine is all of that and more.
Wonderful ruby and deep purple colors portend something big. The aromas give off mineral, cedar and jammy notes - very correct for a good Syrah. As the evening goes on the nose opens up with more floral and plum notes as well.
But it is on the palate where “ beautiful” comes into play. Most syrahs are fruit forward, big and jammy wines. This Gibson Block Syrah is a symphony of fresh blackberry, black cherry, Valrhona dark chocolate, and herbs de Provence. There is subtlety and great refinement in this effort. The tannins are wonderfully integrated and yet still hint at more to come for those with the patience to lay this wine down.
I enjoyed this beauty with an applewood smoked prime rib, buttered red potatoes, and a fresh salad. The team at Marietta Cellars has made a beautiful wine to enjoy over the 5-10 years. Highly recommended.
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I’ve had many vintages of Buehler Cabs, and loved them all; so will try to be objective. One thing I do not like about Buehler is their use of synthetic corks - they are way too tight.
In the glass a nice inky color portends a big wine. The nose is a little closed, but some cedar and cigar box does come through. On the palate you get a mouthful of jammy berries, some bramble, chocolate and a hint of vanilla from the oak. The tannins envelop the mouth, indicating there can be much more to come from this wine.
2nd glass with dinner of grilled skirt steak, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The berries continue to dominate and the tannins remain firm. It is a nice complement to the charred bits of beef from the grill. This needs more time to develop. But definitely quality Napa juice for the price.
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2019 Château Sénéjac
3/2/2024 - RiversideBanker Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ch Senejac continues to be a great performer from the Haut Medoc. Correct dark ruby color, nose is a bit closed, but minerality and a little cigar box show through. In the mouth, though it brims with dark cherry, bramble and oak. The tannins are pronounced but the acidity keeps it manageable. A solid effort for a reasonable price.
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2018 Marietta Cellars Syrah Gibson Block
11/25/2023 - RiversideBanker Likes this wine: 95 Points
I would not normally ascribe the word “beautiful” to a Syrah; “ big, blowsy, fruit forward” are the more normal adjectives. But this wine is all of that and more.
Wonderful ruby and deep purple colors portend something big. The aromas give off mineral, cedar and jammy notes - very correct for a good Syrah. As the evening goes on the nose opens up with more floral and plum notes as well.
But it is on the palate where “ beautiful” comes into play. Most syrahs are fruit forward, big and jammy wines. This Gibson Block Syrah is a symphony of fresh blackberry, black cherry, Valrhona dark chocolate, and herbs de Provence. There is subtlety and great refinement in this effort. The tannins are wonderfully integrated and yet still hint at more to come for those with the patience to lay this wine down.
I enjoyed this beauty with an applewood smoked prime rib, buttered red potatoes, and a fresh salad. The team at Marietta Cellars has made a beautiful wine to enjoy over the 5-10 years. Highly recommended.
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2018 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
11/11/2023 - RiversideBanker Likes this wine: 92 Points
I’ve had many vintages of Buehler Cabs, and loved them all; so will try to be objective. One thing I do not like about Buehler is their use of synthetic corks - they are way too tight.
In the glass a nice inky color portends a big wine. The nose is a little closed, but some cedar and cigar box does come through. On the palate you get a mouthful of jammy berries, some bramble, chocolate and a hint of vanilla from the oak. The tannins envelop the mouth, indicating there can be much more to come from this wine.
2nd glass with dinner of grilled skirt steak, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The berries continue to dominate and the tannins remain firm. It is a nice complement to the charred bits of beef from the grill. This needs more time to develop. But definitely quality Napa juice for the price.
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