Better the second day. Really had time to open up, mellow and develop the complex Syrah flavors that weren't as present the first day. Quite enjoyable. Got this in 2012 when in CA. No peppery or meaty flavors.
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Day one this was showing its youth, kinda tight, tart red fruit, steely mid-palate, needed to unwind. After being open 24 hrs plus this is really drinking nicely. Nose of violets, thyme. Tart blue and red fruit is full, round and mouth coating. The droopy mid-palate of last night is now lush, chewy and bursting with dark berries and earthy spice. The red berry tartness that abounded on the first night has really transformed well. Tannins are a touch green and fairly prominent. Really enjoyable, well balanced wine.
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6/22/2018 - Slics wrote: 91 Points
Lovely! Big fruit, prune, berry , spice and balancing acidity.
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10/5/2017 - kenthargis wrote: 89 Points
Better the second day. Really had time to open up, mellow and develop the complex Syrah flavors that weren't as present the first day. Quite enjoyable. Got this in 2012 when in CA. No peppery or meaty flavors.
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4/30/2017 - BeachBum_73 wrote: 86 Points
Past it's prime. No bouquet or flavor left.
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1/28/2016 - River Rat Likes this wine:
Day one this was showing its youth, kinda tight, tart red fruit, steely mid-palate, needed to unwind.
After being open 24 hrs plus this is really drinking nicely. Nose of violets, thyme. Tart blue and red fruit is full, round and mouth coating. The droopy mid-palate of last night is now lush, chewy and bursting with dark berries and earthy spice. The red berry tartness that abounded on the first night has really transformed well. Tannins are a touch green and fairly prominent. Really enjoyable, well balanced wine.
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5/24/2015 - Birorganic Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious. Tasted at the winery and bought a bottle on the spot. Can't wait to try the 2012 on my next visit.
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