Somewhat yellow color. Spicy honeyed nose, with a definite floral streak. Explodes with flavor on the palate, somewhat oily and very grapey, with a bit of almond. Heavy body, a little light on acidity (pH 3.6), but balanced by a subtle effervescence. There's a little bit of a distinctive bitter taste on the finish that I get from some Rhone whites, now I know where it comes from. The 14.1% alcohol is a bit hot, but not overwhelming. If you've been bored with Chardonnay but are in the mood for a nice, round and juicy white, check this out. $30
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Stimmel's Market: Syrah: Spicy nose, with lots of pine. On the palate, viscous, very grapey, spicy. Really interesting! Big body, medium acidity. Balanced oak. Light round sweetness. Earthy funk that might get old after a bottle? I'll have to let you know, because it intrigued me enough to buy one. :) $30
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7/22/2009 - joshwoodward wrote: 90 Points
Somewhat yellow color. Spicy honeyed nose, with a definite floral streak. Explodes with flavor on the palate, somewhat oily and very grapey, with a bit of almond. Heavy body, a little light on acidity (pH 3.6), but balanced by a subtle effervescence. There's a little bit of a distinctive bitter taste on the finish that I get from some Rhone whites, now I know where it comes from. The 14.1% alcohol is a bit hot, but not overwhelming. If you've been bored with Chardonnay but are in the mood for a nice, round and juicy white, check this out. $30
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5/7/2009 - joshwoodward wrote: 90 Points
Stimmel's Market: Syrah: Spicy nose, with lots of pine. On the palate, viscous, very grapey, spicy. Really interesting! Big body, medium acidity. Balanced oak. Light round sweetness. Earthy funk that might get old after a bottle? I'll have to let you know, because it intrigued me enough to buy one. :) $30
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11/8/2007 - thebonnydooner wrote: 89 Points
My notes tell me that this was good and 89 pts
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