It may just not be my style. Funky nose of stewed plums, bacon fat and cola. Full mouth feel. A touch sweet, jammy, but there is some acidity on the mid palate and beyond. It's a good wine; just not in my style.
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So sad, my one and only bottle of this vintage. I actually rarely buy the SJR Syrah from FM, and I'm not sure why. The bottle was opened, but not decanted, for over an hour at a NYC restaurant before serving. It was part of a Syrah tasting with my wine group. The others where a 2015 Torbreck RunRig, and a 2004 Sine Qua Non Poker Face. Hard to say which one was my favorite. Long finish, great nose. A treat to drink. I had it with Mutton!
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Opened too early! This was super tight and took a long time and some aerator use to get it to open up. Much better the second night. Savory syrah, with flavors of grilled meat, smoke and mineral. Good acidity as well. I'd hold this for another 2-3 years. Drink 2024-2036 for best results.
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3/30/2024 - MJP Hou TX Likes this wine: 94 Points
Pulled this bottle for a quick getaway trip with the wife. Back to Sedona.....
Another CT'er mentioned stewed and that is a good term. A little bit oxidative, maybe stewed or preserved baked fruits. Loved the nose.
Was only allocated one bottle so I feel good about the timing of this pulling this from the cellar.
94
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3/17/2024 - dlcass Likes this wine: 92 Points
It may just not be my style. Funky nose of stewed plums, bacon fat and cola. Full mouth feel. A touch sweet, jammy, but there is some acidity on the mid palate and beyond. It's a good wine; just not in my style.
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6/7/2023 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 96 Points
So sad, my one and only bottle of this vintage. I actually rarely buy the SJR Syrah from FM, and I'm not sure why. The bottle was opened, but not decanted, for over an hour at a NYC restaurant before serving. It was part of a Syrah tasting with my wine group. The others where a 2015 Torbreck RunRig, and a 2004 Sine Qua Non Poker Face. Hard to say which one was my favorite. Long finish, great nose. A treat to drink. I had it with Mutton!
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12/22/2022 - Amerique wrote: 95 Points
Rich, delicious blackberry fruit with tartness and funky meaty flavors, excellent structure, very smooth, ample finish
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5/22/2022 - RPerro Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened too early! This was super tight and took a long time and some aerator use to get it to open up. Much better the second night. Savory syrah, with flavors of grilled meat, smoke and mineral. Good acidity as well. I'd hold this for another 2-3 years. Drink 2024-2036 for best results.
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