Big, dark, and savory with smokey intensity. Lacked finesse and was a touch monolithic but after some air, it got better and better. It stored the heat of the 2009 vintage like a fuel cell. Probably at or just beyond the peak drinking window. Not even close to the complexity of the 2009 Black Bear, but still a good one.
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This vintage will be missed. Last of our bunch and it ended well. This is a big Syrah and it delivered smoke on the nose with some leather and sweet wet straw. Very tight when opened but really relaxed with the second day. Firm structure, dry smooth tannin. Big red berry fruit flavors wrapped in a long rasberry finish.
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A hint of smoke on the nose and sweet honey too. Fruit has mellowed but the spice has remained. Some herbal/tea notes are showing with some wet stone in the background. Medium dry with a long finish.
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We enjoyed it although the tannins were a bit strong for our preferences. Perhaps it needs a little more time to soften. We're looking forward to the other two bottles we still have in the wine cabinet.
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6/28/2020 - DLCampbell Likes this wine: 91 Points
Big, dark, and savory with smokey intensity. Lacked finesse and was a touch monolithic but after some air, it got better and better. It stored the heat of the 2009 vintage like a fuel cell. Probably at or just beyond the peak drinking window. Not even close to the complexity of the 2009 Black Bear, but still a good one.
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12/2/2019 - onthenose Likes this wine: 92 Points
This vintage will be missed.
Last of our bunch and it ended well. This is a big Syrah and it delivered smoke on the nose with some leather and sweet wet straw. Very tight when opened but really relaxed with the second day. Firm structure, dry smooth tannin. Big red berry fruit flavors wrapped in a long rasberry finish.
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4/4/2019 - onthenose Likes this wine: 90 Points
A hint of smoke on the nose and sweet honey too. Fruit has mellowed but the spice has remained. Some herbal/tea notes are showing with some wet stone in the background. Medium dry with a long finish.
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1/19/2015 - wendyinwlv wrote: 91 Points
Really good! Well balanced and even flavors and tannins. Tastes young and vibrant
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3/14/2014 - Ann&Wayne Likes this wine: 87 Points
We enjoyed it although the tannins were a bit strong for our preferences. Perhaps it needs a little more time to soften. We're looking forward to the other two bottles we still have in the wine cabinet.
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