Great simple pink. Had this with a bunch of fun light pizzas and it was about as versatile as one could hope for. Crisp, but not bracingly so, rasberry, strawberry, orange/hint of citrus. Just what we were looking for. Don't look for any wows, but it's an easy one to like.
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infantcide on this one, but enjoyed it none-the-less. Give it a bit of time to mellow and integrate. As is it's got a bit of a bite, but nice dark fruits, spices, pepper and despite the upfront hit a round finish. With lamb and a heavy meal it showed some of its potential. Save this guy for another year or two, or decant for a few hours. We grabbed it after a brett contaminated bottle and instead watched it open up in the glass.
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This puppy is drinking really well right now - probably not going much higher, but possibly a bit softer. As is, tannins are smooth - not much popping out at all - and it's built more upon acidity. Dark fruits, cedar, pinch of smoke, smooth finish, but not remarkably long. A good drink, but nothing that'll stand out in the memory down the road.
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2002 Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Rosé
1/2/2006 - frischy wrote:
Great simple pink. Had this with a bunch of fun light pizzas and it was about as versatile as one could hope for. Crisp, but not bracingly so, rasberry, strawberry, orange/hint of citrus. Just what we were looking for. Don't look for any wows, but it's an easy one to like.
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2003 Babcock Syrah Radical Hearthstone Vineyard
12/26/2005 - frischy wrote:
infantcide on this one, but enjoyed it none-the-less. Give it a bit of time to mellow and integrate. As is it's got a bit of a bite, but nice dark fruits, spices, pepper and despite the upfront hit a round finish. With lamb and a heavy meal it showed some of its potential. Save this guy for another year or two, or decant for a few hours. We grabbed it after a brett contaminated bottle and instead watched it open up in the glass.
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2001 Zaca Mesa Syrah Misty Ridge Vineyard
12/25/2005 - frischy wrote:
This puppy is drinking really well right now - probably not going much higher, but possibly a bit softer. As is, tannins are smooth - not much popping out at all - and it's built more upon acidity. Dark fruits, cedar, pinch of smoke, smooth finish, but not remarkably long. A good drink, but nothing that'll stand out in the memory down the road.
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