XD. Low+ acidity. Med tannins. 13.5%(?). Med body. Long finish.
13% abv. 55/45 cab/syrah. Deep garnet red. Medium tears. Wow, big nose of blueberries, blackberries, lavender+cedar+smoke (incense like), hint of menthol and vanilla. Palate is medium bodied with refined dusty tannins and flavours of blueberries, black cherries and oak. It's got a nice and long spicy/peppery finish. Quite complex in my limited experience - elements of cab and syrah nicely blended and balanced - it has me wanting another glass.
Could it get even better with time? Drinking very well already now.
24+ hrs later getting some green pepper/ginseng/pencil lead on the nose. Ginseng/green pepper on the palate.
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This blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Syrah has a medium-high intensity nose that's smoky with white pepper, dark currant and cassis aromas. It's medium-bodied with a rounded mouthfeel and fresh acids. Spiced mid-palate. It has refined tannins and some coffee notes on the medium-long finish. Should have wide appeal.
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3/13/2017 - JCC84 Likes this wine: 90 Points
XD. Low+ acidity. Med tannins. 13.5%(?). Med body. Long finish.
13% abv. 55/45 cab/syrah. Deep garnet red. Medium tears. Wow, big nose of blueberries, blackberries, lavender+cedar+smoke (incense like), hint of menthol and vanilla. Palate is medium bodied with refined dusty tannins and flavours of blueberries, black cherries and oak. It's got a nice and long spicy/peppery finish. Quite complex in my limited experience - elements of cab and syrah nicely blended and balanced - it has me wanting another glass.
Could it get even better with time? Drinking very well already now.
24+ hrs later getting some green pepper/ginseng/pencil lead on the nose. Ginseng/green pepper on the palate.
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12/3/2016 - Dave Dewar wrote:
Dark ruby. Toast, nuts, dark berries, spice. Medium body, high acid, XD (5g/L), low+ tannin, 13% alcohol. Long finish, pepper. Not bad. Better day 1.
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6/14/2016 - Double-A Likes this wine: 90 Points
Black currant, tomato paste, and pencil lead with hints of barnyard on the nose. Dark, focused and spiced palate; good replays and finish.
4/5
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10/24/2015 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
(CS Syrah) Big Syrah fruit and slightly menthol vibe off the top. A touch hot but that works. Good frame. Nice dark berries finish. Solid quaffing.
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1/18/2015 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 88 Points
This blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Syrah has a medium-high intensity nose that's smoky with white pepper, dark currant and cassis aromas. It's medium-bodied with a rounded mouthfeel and fresh acids. Spiced mid-palate. It has refined tannins and some coffee notes on the medium-long finish. Should have wide appeal.
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