2012 Left Bend Winery Syrah Vanumanutagi

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  4/24/2016 - cab blends Does not like this wine: 90 Points

  Lightly enticing nose but the alcohol comes through. Cherry and graphite comes through nicely.
  
  On the palate the acidity overpowers what is underneath. Tannins are 7.5 and I hope they hold up while the acidity integrates. (This was decanted for 4 hours). It would be interesting to taste in 2 years to see if the acidity integrates as it is a detraction.
  
  I have rated on potential now as it is currently 89.

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  4/23/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 91 Points

  Second of the two Left Bend reds sent over to us from Gary. Love the labels on these wines and the name of this vineyard, 'Vanumanutagi' which is a Samoan word meaning "Vale of the Singing Bird". Trust us this wine sings! Bright ruby red with purplish hues. Nose started off a little tight with just red cherries and a slight perfume, but as it opened up over the next few hours it developed some cinnamon, vanilla, baking spices and some light lead. Strong acidity on the palate, makes us this it is definitely packing a punch and can last. The strong acidity hides the alcohol well. Moderate tannins (6/10) and moderate body carried by the acidity. Strong attack of red fruits and cherries. As it had some time to breathe the palate developed some baking spices, slight caramel and herbs, all very subtle. Slightly drying finish from the acidity with a little wet rock feel. A ton of potential with this wine, we drank this on day one, two, three, four and it kept opening up and its body held together. With a few extra years this will definitely score a few more points. Drink now till 2026.

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  10/18/2015 - rhanke wrote: 91 Points

  This Syrah boasts tremendous depth and richness like a northern Rhone. Intense coffee notes, licorice and new leather wrap around the blackberry fruit on the finish.

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