2009 Zaca Mesa Syrah Black Bear Block

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 93.4 points

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  3/27/2021 - GMC@TX Likes this wine:

  Still drinking fantastic. My second bottle drunk within past 6 months so doesn't seem like a fluke (also had 8 barrel syrah, same.vintage, same result: holding up well beyond the indicated life).
  
  Not as.over the top as I'd fear for the styling/presentation. In line with other contemporary zaca mesa offerings. Restrained, well made, balanced.

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  4/7/2018 - Wine Guy Extraordinaire Likes this wine: 99 Points

  May of been the perfect Syrah. Smooth tannins with dark fruit and the perfect amount of smoke.

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  3/3/2017 - Tesoro Likes this wine: 92 Points

  wild berry, peppery long full finish
  The wine looks ruby colored.

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  4/21/2014 - JonnyG Likes this wine: 93 Points

  A perennial winner, this bottle showed an even loftier potential than many vintages. I love the chewy depth of the flavor profiles here: smoky, meaty, pure and precise. To be revisited in 5 years or so.

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  4/4/2014 - ikleinman wrote:

  Tasted for first time since tasting room. Had it with barbecue. Delicious. Lots of fruit and tannins. Very dry. Great now, will age well. Glad I have more.

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