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2004 Torbreck The Factor
5/27/2011 - O>-< wrote: 90 Points
This is Powell's version of a big Barossa fruit bomb. The '01 and '02 are classic IMO. The '04? Not so much - at least not from this bottle. Standard dark, dark purple with ample, delicious blackberry and pepper on both the nose and the palate, but this seemed very one-dimensional, I miss the creaminess of my favorite Factors, and this had too much heat on the finish for my taste. Not a bad pairing with whiskey pulled pork, but all-in-all, this fell well short of my high expectations for Torbreck.
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2001 Kongsgaard Syrah Hudson Vineyard
5/19/2011 - O>-< wrote: 95 Points
Dark crimson color and a fairly herbal nose with supporting dark red fruit aromas. Black cherry and blackberry on the palate, more minerality than I've experienced with any other American Syrah, and a long, spicy finish. Put me in the mind of a young La Landonne, if not quite as complex. Still, really impressive wine that's still showing some youth at age 10. Borderline classic for me.
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1997 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
4/17/2011 - O>-< wrote: 95 Points
Slow-O'd for six hours before pouring, and enjoyed over the next three hours. Still youthful in appearance, with a dark ruby color (maybe a hint of crimson) and no bricking at all. This is not closed by any means, but the palate is still dominated by sweet, elegant red fruits, some star anise, and smooth but noticeable tannins on the finish. With aeration, a welcome note of leather joins in, but the fruit is still front and center. Polished, pure and delicious, if a bit simple for my taste and expectations of Fuligni. A very bright future ahead for this gracefully aging charmer.
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