2005 Ampelos Syrah Gamma

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  8/25/2012 - Jwpeppa wrote: 91 Points

  Pop and Pour. High mineral content is really apparent on both the nose and palate. Obvious Sta. Rita - racey, boisterous, wild fruits, cured meats, definite spice. There is a trace of alcohol on the nose, less so on the palate. Disclaimer: I am very sensitive to alcohol. I am surprised how well this has held up through the years. still has life, but drink up in the next year or so.

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  12/30/2009 - PIntag wrote: 92 Points

  Not sure what happened since the last bottle that I tried, but this was fantastic. Very similar wine to the 2007 Jaffurs that we poured prior, this was a classic Central Coast big syrah, with abundant blueberry, grilled meat, and blue/black fruits. Loved it.

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  11/21/2009 - SFDoug wrote: 89 Points

  When first opened, this was a fruity, full-bodied syrah that felt a bit tight. After around 30 minutes, it mellowed considerably to reveal almost a woody tartness with an exceptionally long finish that resembled unripened raspberry. Definitely a wine that works well when lingering on the tongue.

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  5/23/2009 - PIntag wrote: 87 Points

  Interesting nose of dark fruit, perhaps overripe plum, but a bit medicinal which carried through to the palate. Very new world and complex, but not a hint of oak that I could detect. Not really a flavor profile that I enjoy, but perhaps this is too young. Fruit contained the alcohol well.

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