MNB: Stem Inclusion: (blind) Slightly cloudy, medium plus ruby to a crimson rim. Elevated intensity aromatics with a prominent smoked ham (reductive) element and earthy blackberry liqueur. Faint black pepper. Dustiness to the nose - possibly a longer maceration? Peach and tart underripe cherry. Dry, full-bodied, high alcohol - 14%, elevated acid, elevated tannins - papery and bitter. Modest impression of sandalwood and nutmeg on the palate - consistent with 50% new French oak. Lack of herbaceous character suggests no whole cluster/stem inclusion. Destemmed.
Oaked syrah - New World: - Oregon - Paso - Cornas - would be unlikely to have oak
Based on the ripeness being on the low end between these two, and the good acid, I believe this is an Oregon Syrah, 2012, $30-40 88
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33% new french oak. 14.1% 100% whole cluster.
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This is a St. Joseph doppelganger. Olive tapenade, dark cherry, thyme, lightly smoked bacon, black pepper. Medium bodied, medium acid. All notes show up on the palate. This is a very nice, maybe not a stunner but will age and give lots of pleasure.
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Clear, deep purple/ruby color. Youthful aromatic/powerful nose. Dry, full- body with fresh/smooth acidity and medium/high, round dry tannins. Good balance, flavorful medium+ finish.
Overall 3+/5
Price $56
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11/12/2020 - Bhavnish wrote:
Liked it however not worth the price tag
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8/8/2020 - Dalton_Noble Likes this wine: 94 Points
Oh yes. That was worth waiting for. Tannins still pretty firm. I will hold off on last bottle for 3-5 years.
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10/2/2017 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 87 Points
MNB: Stem Inclusion: (blind)
Slightly cloudy, medium plus ruby to a crimson rim.
Elevated intensity aromatics with a prominent smoked ham (reductive) element and earthy blackberry liqueur. Faint black pepper. Dustiness to the nose - possibly a longer maceration? Peach and tart underripe cherry.
Dry, full-bodied, high alcohol - 14%, elevated acid, elevated tannins - papery and bitter. Modest impression of sandalwood and nutmeg on the palate - consistent with 50% new French oak.
Lack of herbaceous character suggests no whole cluster/stem inclusion. Destemmed.
Oaked syrah - New World:
- Oregon
- Paso
- Cornas - would be unlikely to have oak
Based on the ripeness being on the low end between these two, and the good acid, I believe this is an Oregon Syrah, 2012, $30-40
88
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33% new french oak.
14.1%
100% whole cluster.
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5/13/2016 - tzelmer wrote: 91 Points
This is a St. Joseph doppelganger. Olive tapenade, dark cherry, thyme, lightly smoked bacon, black pepper. Medium bodied, medium acid. All notes show up on the palate. This is a very nice, maybe not a stunner but will age and give lots of pleasure.
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12/10/2015 - jjschneider wrote:
Tasted in the Failla Winery caves.
Clear, deep purple/ruby color. Youthful aromatic/powerful nose. Dry, full- body with fresh/smooth acidity and medium/high, round dry tannins. Good balance, flavorful medium+ finish.
Overall 3+/5
Price $56
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