Smooth, much better than what I would have expected for a 2000. Dark fruit, nice tannins (where they should be), i agree with others that black cherry is one of the predominant flavors on the palate.
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I am a big Syrah fan, so tend to rate these wines higher than most. Drinking very well right now, nice combination of fruit and spice (cinnamon, nutmeg). Still fairly high tannins. Probably can go another 3-5 years.
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2000 Viader
11/15/2009 - wine_ab wrote: 92 Points
Smooth, much better than what I would have expected for a 2000. Dark fruit, nice tannins (where they should be), i agree with others that black cherry is one of the predominant flavors on the palate.
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2005 Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard
11/15/2009 - wine_ab wrote: 93 Points
I am a big Syrah fan, so tend to rate these wines higher than most. Drinking very well right now, nice combination of fruit and spice (cinnamon, nutmeg). Still fairly high tannins. Probably can go another 3-5 years.
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1999 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages
11/15/2009 - wine_ab wrote: 91 Points
Nice charcoal, earthy palate. At peak now, would drink in next 12 months.
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