Inky color with dark fruit, herbs, meat and black pepper on the palate. The typical C-H green olive is in the background, but very mild as is the acidity. Tannins are there but pretty relaxed--drinks very well now without decanting. No sediment.
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Seems to be shedding the youthful vibrancy of last summer, but has opened up some on the flavor/richness side. This delivers syrah goodness and pleasure.
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Not as good as the first bottle. This one was more open and easy drinking, but somehow lacked the complexity that I remembered. More peppery and a bit more fruity. Still very good though.
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2/13/2015 - Neecies Likes this wine: 89 Points
Inky color with dark fruit, herbs, meat and black pepper on the palate. The typical C-H green olive is in the background, but very mild as is the acidity. Tannins are there but pretty relaxed--drinks very well now without decanting. No sediment.
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3/4/2013 - Tuvan wrote: 87 Points
Really meaty and spicy!
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5/21/2008 - thomaskeil wrote: 89 Points
Seems to be shedding the youthful vibrancy of last summer, but has opened up some on the flavor/richness side. This delivers syrah goodness and pleasure.
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3/31/2008 - pifcho wrote: 89 Points
Not as good as the first bottle. This one was more open and easy drinking, but somehow lacked the complexity that I remembered. More peppery and a bit more fruity. Still very good though.
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1/29/2008 - danstrings wrote: 88 Points
WD dinner Castro Point-- Another good value Crozes, inky and spicy with good fruit.
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