I'm not sure on this wine. This is a massively concentrated syrah with tons of black fruit, perfumed spice notes, vanilla, and toast. The palate is super dense, filled with fruit, tannin, and dry extract. It is a little hot and somewhat clunky in current form. It definitely has the concentration to age for years, I'm just not sure its actually going to get a lot better. I'd say its probably best to wait and see though as currently it is not all that enjoyable unless you like this style of wine.
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Wow ! This is an outstanding Syrah. PnP and drank over two hours. The evolving fruits, spices, anise, cassis, smokiness the wine imparts over the time span is unbelievable. Its like taking a trip around the world in a bottle. Glad to have 10 more bottles :)
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11/25/2016 - Nbkat8 wrote: 94 Points
Aged out and it was well worth it - really good. High structure, very well made and hint of Chocolate from the Les Collines vineyard.
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8/23/2014 - enjoyvino wrote: 92 Points
Really drinking well right now. Very expressive nose and lush palate.
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5/15/2014 - jnewman77 wrote:
I'm not sure on this wine. This is a massively concentrated syrah with tons of black fruit, perfumed spice notes, vanilla, and toast. The palate is super dense, filled with fruit, tannin, and dry extract. It is a little hot and somewhat clunky in current form. It definitely has the concentration to age for years, I'm just not sure its actually going to get a lot better. I'd say its probably best to wait and see though as currently it is not all that enjoyable unless you like this style of wine.
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7/3/2013 - 1964vintage wrote: 94 Points
Wow ! This is an outstanding Syrah. PnP and drank over two hours. The evolving fruits, spices, anise, cassis, smokiness the wine imparts over the time span is unbelievable. Its like taking a trip around the world in a bottle. Glad to have 10 more bottles :)
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4/22/2013 - 1964vintage wrote: 90 Points
Muted first day. Day 2 it began to come around with spicy, smoky, dark fruits. Needs more time or a long decant.
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