3 years since the last one and this was just as good with a slight hint of maturity sneaking in. SO sad this producer is gone and I only have 1 bottle left!
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This stuff keeps getting better. A little hot on initial opening, but once it gets some air, a really smooth red fruit delivery with a super velvety mouthfeel and long finish.
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Still drinking very well. Smoky dark fruits with well integrated oak and a nice vanilla finish. Lush, layered, extracted fruit with fine, grained tannins.
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VERY elegant Cali Syrah. This stuff is very distinctive showing all great Syrah traits, but in a super silky framework. Versus other Syrah styles from the Rhone, Argentina, etc.. it is the smoothest while still displaying its Syrah-ness. Only thing missing is a spicy finish. This is a crowd pleaser. I'd also add that while it drank well after 1+ hour decanting, I think it should hold up for several more years.
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6/29/2011 - Battleship wrote: 93 Points
3 years since the last one and this was just as good with a slight hint of maturity sneaking in. SO sad this producer is gone and I only have 1 bottle left!
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7/28/2009 - Battleship wrote: 93 Points
This stuff keeps getting better. A little hot on initial opening, but once it gets some air, a really smooth red fruit delivery with a super velvety mouthfeel and long finish.
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6/14/2009 - GolferChris wrote: 92 Points
Still drinking very well. Smoky dark fruits with well integrated oak and a nice vanilla finish. Lush, layered, extracted fruit with fine, grained tannins.
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9/12/2008 - Battleship wrote: 92 Points
Same as review below
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9/12/2008 - Battleship wrote: 92 Points
VERY elegant Cali Syrah. This stuff is very distinctive showing all great Syrah traits, but in a super silky framework. Versus other Syrah styles from the Rhone, Argentina, etc.. it is the smoothest while still displaying its Syrah-ness. Only thing missing is a spicy finish. This is a crowd pleaser. I'd also add that while it drank well after 1+ hour decanting, I think it should hold up for several more years.
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