2019 Robert Keenan Winery Syrah

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89 points

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  5/3/2023 - socidelvino wrote: 87 Points

  Napa Valley Visit May23; 5/1/2023-5/4/2023 (Napa Valley): Eye: dark garnet. Nose: high alcohol, pepper, plums. Palate: not well balance, slight residual sweetness, medium to long finish. JI=3. 14.5% alcohol. Grapes from Coombsville.

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  3/25/2023 - AboveAvgBro wrote: 90 Points

  While very much drinkable now, it works be far better with aging. I like my Syrah less ripe and more terroir driven, which this will likely evolve over time into that.
  
  On its face, a great potential wine. 100% Coombsville fruit, so not Keenan Estate fruit.
  
  Color is dark red, though not quite purple
  
  Nose is dark cherry, blackberry, floral and herbal tones. Earth & herbs/floral Very similar to what a good northern Rhône or Washington state wine would smell like.
  
  Taste is ripe red fruit (cherry), maybe a little blackberry? Very fruit driven up front, with a pepper and eucalyptus finish.
  
  I think this wine will evolve into a stunner in another 5-7 years, just needs time. And with the acidity, it can easily go 15 years or more.
  
  Next bottle will be reviewed closer to the 10 year mark.

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