Dark garnet color, showing little signs of age; meaty, volcanic crushed fruit nose, then good, medium intense dark fruit, crushed rocks, a hint of sweetness from the warmer vintage, nicely balancing acidity, and some fine but noticeable tannins. Quite delicious now in its adolescence, but destined to go another decade at least before reaching full maturity. Quintessential California Syrah.
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this was really nice. RaNae said "I can sense Vanessa's (winemaker) work." I think she was the winemaker then (and the whole time). It had the whole package that I'm not eloquent enough to describe. Nice subtle fruit, earthiness, balance, nose with some spice, just a real pleasure to drink. One left.
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(Peay Vineyards Syrah La Bruma) Dark ruby color; green herb, tart black fruit, charcoal nose; green herb, tart black fruit, charcoal palate; needs 2-plus years; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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12/20/2018 - GSW wrote: 92 Points
Still a lovely wine, maybe even more pleasing than our last bottle in 2014
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4/24/2017 - alanr wrote: 92 Points
Dark garnet color, showing little signs of age; meaty, volcanic crushed fruit nose, then good, medium intense dark fruit, crushed rocks, a hint of sweetness from the warmer vintage, nicely balancing acidity, and some fine but noticeable tannins. Quite delicious now in its adolescence, but destined to go another decade at least before reaching full maturity. Quintessential California Syrah.
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5/13/2016 - marka wrote: 92 Points
This has 3-4 years left, at least. Ignore the CT drinking window.
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3/29/2016 - budman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Saved the best for last!!
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1/9/2016 - marka wrote: 93 Points
this was really nice. RaNae said "I can sense Vanessa's (winemaker) work." I think she was the winemaker then (and the whole time). It had the whole package that I'm not eloquent enough to describe. Nice subtle fruit, earthiness, balance, nose with some spice, just a real pleasure to drink. One left.
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