Far more oaky than the '09 Shaya Old Vines (i.e. non-Habis). Surprising. This may be past its peak because it doesn't have the zip or fruit it might have once had. Drink now.
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Plusher than the 2009 Shaya Old Vines with more fruit and honeysuckle and a longer finish. However, comes at an expense of zing/brightness. Will have to see how future bottles fare.
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4/26/2014 - wmccone54 wrote: 90 Points
A big, juicy white. Very good.
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5/21/2012 - winegr wrote: 90 Points
Very nice stuff. Nice and round with still some acid and mineral. Similar notes to before, but slightly better here. 90.
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3/8/2012 - BadOyster wrote: 87 Points
Confirmed most recent tasting note: too much oak and not enough fruit or minerality to balance it. Most likely past its prime. Bummer.
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2/26/2012 - BadOyster wrote: 88 Points
Far more oaky than the '09 Shaya Old Vines (i.e. non-Habis). Surprising. This may be past its peak because it doesn't have the zip or fruit it might have once had. Drink now.
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2/18/2012 - BadOyster wrote: 89 Points
Plusher than the 2009 Shaya Old Vines with more fruit and honeysuckle and a longer finish. However, comes at an expense of zing/brightness. Will have to see how future bottles fare.
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