2003 Domaine de la Terre Rouge Syrah Pyramid Block Sentinel Oak Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 89.2 points

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  9/24/2022 - bravo.solares Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Absolutely loved this. Very impressed by how this wine aged - tannins fine and integrated, no wood sticking out, alcohol not in the way, fruit more in the background than at the fore, and beautiful non-fruit characteristics (tobacco, dried leaves, leather, game, touch of brine). Lovely mid palate in particular. Paired beautifully with a Provencal beef stew. Will most definitely explore Bill Easton’s wines!

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  7/26/2020 - bdhanna Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Wow, still a cherry bomb and tasting really good right now !! Perfect cork after at least 15 years in the bottle. Consumed over two days. This balanced wine started a little closed, but opened up and showed more fresh fruit after 30 minutes on the first day. On day two the fruit was still fresh, this balanced wine had softened just a little with increased depth and integrated complexity. Dark red color with little to no oxidation, clarity medium. Aromas of cherry vanilla, pomegranate, and glycerin. Flavors of black cherry cola, raspberry framboise, and leather. This Syrah has a beautifully long finish. A balanced and flavorful Syrah from a fabled vineyard in Shenandoah Valley of Amador. This age worthy wine has more years of life left. A great fruit source and another great winemaking effort by Bill Easton.

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  10/2/2019 - gogiants925 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  PnP, no decanting. Took my first sip right away thought maybe this one was a goner. I let sit in my glass for 20 mins, and wow, what a difference. Still lots of good bright fruit, very well balanced and great finish.

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  8/18/2019 - NateR Likes this wine: 93 Points

  PnP; excellent. Everything nicely integrated and balanced. Tertiary qualities coming through, but some fruit still present.

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  3/2/2019 - garycpn Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Very good. Peaked after being open about 20 minutes and started to come apart after about 45 mintues. Still some hints of fruit. Good tanins and acidity too.

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