This has really involved into something. First had this circa 2008. It still shows great red fruit, almost cotton candy like. But now has deep earthy flavors of mushroom and cow pasture. Soft mouthfeel, but has a creamy factor to it. Tannin structure is still here and this could probably go at least another 3-4 years. I had no idea this bottle would be this good.
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Well balanced aromas of cocoa, dark fruits, and a little spicy oak. Full bodied flavors without tasting fake or manufactured. Dry, chalky, and sweet tannins on the finish.
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Ok this wine has a long ways to go. Smoke smoke smoke and more smoke. A perfect follow to a delicious earthy grilled pork tenderloin. If ever there was a wine screaming for something grilled this is it.
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1/5/2012 - ecola Likes this wine: 92 Points
This has really involved into something. First had this circa 2008. It still shows great red fruit, almost cotton candy like. But now has deep earthy flavors of mushroom and cow pasture. Soft mouthfeel, but has a creamy factor to it. Tannin structure is still here and this could probably go at least another 3-4 years. I had no idea this bottle would be this good.
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3/28/2011 - ProfessorHTF wrote: 88 Points
Boy am I going to miss this wine. Meaty, very smoky and herbal...so unlike CA and AUS syrahs.
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3/6/2011 - ecola Likes this wine: 90 Points
Well balanced aromas of cocoa, dark fruits, and a little spicy oak. Full bodied flavors without tasting fake or manufactured. Dry, chalky, and sweet tannins on the finish.
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10/19/2010 - ProfessorHTF wrote: 90 Points
Ok this wine has a long ways to go. Smoke smoke smoke and more smoke. A perfect follow to a delicious earthy grilled pork tenderloin. If ever there was a wine screaming for something grilled this is it.
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9/23/2010 - thirtyoneknots wrote:
Consistent with previous notes but I might add that food helps this wine in a noticeable way.
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