Light purple color. Red fruit and white pepper on the nose. A lighter style, especially for a California Syrah. The wine is medium bodied. They palate is full of juicy red fruits like cherries, strawberries, and plums. Boysenberries and blackberries too. A sprinkling of spice. Light tannins, medium alcohol, medium finish. Smooth, easy drinking, and very tasty. Drink now.
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The score comes from a Syrah lover, so take that under consideration. Really well balanced, deft touch of oak. Vibrant red fruit, awesome nose, and a nice finish. Really shows what great winemaking can do in a challenging vintage.
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3/20/2019 - jhanne8 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Better than I remember. Lots of tobacco.
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12/15/2018 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Wine was decanted for 30 minutes.
Light purple color. Red fruit and white pepper on the nose. A lighter style, especially for a California Syrah. The wine is medium bodied. They palate is full of juicy red fruits like cherries, strawberries, and plums. Boysenberries and blackberries too. A sprinkling of spice. Light tannins, medium alcohol, medium finish. Smooth, easy drinking, and very tasty. Drink now.
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8/6/2018 - Ecoenophile wrote: 87 Points
Good. Soft red fruit. A little to syrupy without enough backbone at the finish.
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6/15/2018 - jmcnewjersey wrote: 88 Points
Nice red cherry notes on nose and palate. Medium-bodied with less viscosity than usual for a Martinelli wine.
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4/6/2018 - BBinSC wrote: 92 Points
The score comes from a Syrah lover, so take that under consideration. Really well balanced, deft touch of oak. Vibrant red fruit, awesome nose, and a nice finish. Really shows what great winemaking can do in a challenging vintage.
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