2006 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Estate Walla Walla Valley

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  3/23/2019 - Magnolian Likes this wine: 90 Points

  More life left than you might think. Coravin’ed a glass and was a little disappointed; dark purple, no bricking, but overall taste was soft and slightly pruned, with a conclusion that it was over the hill. About a week later we finished the bottle and (though the cork disintegrated into a messy disaster) it was much better. Still mature, but no off-putting prune flavors, just smooth subdued fruit with some interesting secondary notes of pine and mineral.

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  10/13/2013 - dleaf wrote: 88 Points

  Good nose, fruit & tannins lacking on the palate. I would drink now if I had anymore,

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  9/16/2013 - dpolivy Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Definitely more subdued than in the past, it has softened with age. Toasty, meaty nose with a touch of violets; lots of savory notes. Great weight and texture on the body with some dark fruit, blood, and dried meat. Soft and silky, but finishes with super fine tannins and a hint of bright acidity. Enjoyable right now, and seems to have the acidity to last a bit longer, but not sure it will improve significantly.

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  12/21/2012 - lirvingham wrote: 92 Points

  This wine is great. I really can't rate this under a 92. Definitely at its peak in my opinion. Very nice celebration wine to drink, almost glad I'm drinking it solo. Less to share!!! :)

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  11/11/2012 - dpolivy wrote: 89 Points

  Definitely WW Syrah on the nose, but subdued. Dense, black fruits and crushed violets, blanketed by some light toast. Silky black and blue fruit on the palate, though it finishes with a light grip and bright acidity. Lots of sediment. Overall enjoyable, though I do find the acid a little out of balance.

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