I brought this to a Syrah vs. Cabernet tasting at a NY Steakhouse. It was opened but not decanted for over 45 minutes before serving. This was a big hit with everyone. Full bodied, with more peppery notes than the Napa Syrah that also part of the tasting. My final bottle of this vintage, and I enjoyed them all.
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I'm getting some good licorice, pencil lead and dark fruits on the palate. Not a big syrah fan, especially after being subjected to syrah submersion living in Brisvegas (Brisbane, QLD, AU) for a spell. It would be better if it had a little more perfume on the nose. There's not much there, but a little meaty note. Hopefully will be good with the pork loin cooked in thyme, honey, balsamic, garlic, soy sauce all mixed up and slathered with Tunisian olive oil. I did not pay much for it, so it's a good value at a ~USD28 price point.
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Significant improvement from four years ago, when it seemed like a boring, over-extracted new world syrah. Now notable complexity and structure. None of the excess i noticed before.
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12/2/2022 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 93 Points
I brought this to a Syrah vs. Cabernet tasting at a NY Steakhouse. It was opened but not decanted for over 45 minutes before serving. This was a big hit with everyone. Full bodied, with more peppery notes than the Napa Syrah that also part of the tasting. My final bottle of this vintage, and I enjoyed them all.
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10/29/2021 - Þórr Þunraz Likes this wine: 92 Points
I'm getting some good licorice, pencil lead and dark fruits on the palate. Not a big syrah fan, especially after being subjected to syrah submersion living in Brisvegas (Brisbane, QLD, AU) for a spell. It would be better if it had a little more perfume on the nose. There's not much there, but a little meaty note. Hopefully will be good with the pork loin cooked in thyme, honey, balsamic, garlic, soy sauce all mixed up and slathered with Tunisian olive oil. I did not pay much for it, so it's a good value at a ~USD28 price point.
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12/25/2020 - kronfeld wrote:
Significant improvement from four years ago, when it seemed like a boring, over-extracted new world syrah. Now notable complexity and structure. None of the excess i noticed before.
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4/16/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône; 4/15/2019-4/16/2019 (Ampuis, Mauves and Tain-l'Hermitage): Walk around tasting talking with the producers, brief note. From 3 plots near each at high elevation. Black fruit with subtle spice hints in a charming, elegant style. Good+ balance. Good now through the next decade.
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6/4/2018 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking excellent right now!
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