Thought this might be over the hill but a very nice surprise. A fine balance of fruit and spice, nicely integrated tannins and wood, no rough edges and a long finish. Maybe slightly past peak but not by much. The wife would have given this a 95, she really loved it.
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Very exceptional, this could be the best bottle I have had from this vintner. The nose is wonderful and the balance of fruit, oak and tannins is spectacular. It has a long finish that is smooth and has you longing for more.
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Accidentally attributed my tasting notes of this 2006 to the 2009. Great and satisfying wine that paired beautifully with New York strip, parsnip purée and sautéed mushrooms. Loved the structure provided by the Syrah and Mouvedre grapes plus the mouth feel of fruit from the Grenache.. So appreciated a wine of this quality without paying steak house prices. Disagree with prior reviewers that wine diminished over time: after decanting this wine owes no apologies...it tasted fab!!
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Solid though not spectacular. Bought as a recommendation for a red that my primarily white drinking wife would enjoy. She thought it was pretty decent, so it meets its objective in being able to share a red with a mid-week meal.
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1/21/2019 - Magnolian Likes this wine: 91 Points
Thought this might be over the hill but a very nice surprise. A fine balance of fruit and spice, nicely integrated tannins and wood, no rough edges and a long finish. Maybe slightly past peak but not by much. The wife would have given this a 95, she really loved it.
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1/29/2016 - onthenose Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very exceptional, this could be the best bottle I have had from this vintner. The nose is wonderful and the balance of fruit, oak and tannins is spectacular. It has a long finish that is smooth and has you longing for more.
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3/30/2013 - Wino Laurie wrote:
Accidentally attributed my tasting notes of this 2006 to the 2009. Great and satisfying wine that paired beautifully with New York strip, parsnip purée and sautéed mushrooms. Loved the structure provided by the Syrah and Mouvedre grapes plus the mouth feel of fruit from the Grenache.. So appreciated a wine of this quality without paying steak house prices. Disagree with prior reviewers that wine diminished over time: after decanting this wine owes no apologies...it tasted fab!!
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11/29/2012 - carlsport wrote: 88 Points
Solid though not spectacular. Bought as a recommendation for a red that my primarily white drinking wife would enjoy. She thought it was pretty decent, so it meets its objective in being able to share a red with a mid-week meal.
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8/2/2012 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good fruit, smooth, just a touch hot.
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