Dehlinger Syrah East Face

Dehlinger

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2005 Other 92/100
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Taster #6001 · Dec 1, 2022
Truly extraordinary how youthful this wine remains. The fruit pops, bright and lively both on the nose and palate. Loads of fresh blackberry, mint and forest floor, touch of cured meat on the palate, nice acidic grip elevates the weighty texture - well balanced and with likely decades of life left in it. I'd never guess this wine is 17 years old, never, and that is often the magic of Dehlinger for the few of us who faithfully follow this …
2005 vintage
Taster #3364 · Sep 17, 2021
Still going strong. No doubting its from a warmer climate but still delicious on P&P.
2005 vintage
Taster #1816 · Sep 13, 2020
93/100
Drinking beautifully right now.
2005 vintage
Taster #2952 · Feb 3, 2018
94/100
This is my only bottle of this delicious syrah and that is too bad. Pop and pour and then drank with a pot roast. Very nice mature Syrah. Drink or hold.
2005 vintage
Taster #7352 · Dec 30, 2015
92/100
Purple in color. 15.2% ABV. Red and blue fruits, flowers and game on the nose. Medium body with nice acidity. Exquisite texture and mouthfeel. Blueberries, cherries, coffee and grilled meats on the palate. The finish is smooth and silky. Delicious Syrah. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
2005 vintage
Taster #5579 · May 31, 2015
92/100
This has some nice depth to it and will continue to improve. Chocolate, bark and a little earth.
2005 vintage
Taster #4410 · May 30, 2015
92/100
Lavender, chocolate, mint, medium+ finish. Berries on the end, not bitter. Very nice with BBQ. Decanted an hour and then tasted over the next 5.
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Taster #3570 · Apr 19, 2015
93/100
Dark, opaque wine. Rich and well balanced. Classic Syrah fruit and spice in the nose and on the palate. Should develop further.
2005 vintage
Taster #0097 · Mar 9, 2015
93/100
Aging beautifully. Tar , white pepper and a gamey meat on the nose. Dark fruits and pepper with plenty of well integrated tannins on the palate. And the finish goes on for a good 40 seconds or more. This beauty still has plenty of life. Sorry I opened it (NOT) as I only have two left. Will wait another 1-2 years for the next bottle. Dehlinger Rocks!
2005 vintage
Taster #4410 · Feb 16, 2015
92/100
Deep purple core. Tasted over 3 hours. Tar and leather blew off to leave berries, pepper, lavender, and twigs. Well integrated and delicious.
2005 vintage
Taster #3741 · Apr 11, 2014
Drank this a day after finishing up a Copain Syrah. This was like drinking a light beer after consuming a pliny the elder. It seemed a little thin but still an okay bottle.
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Taster #1426 · Jan 15, 2014
92/100
Popped and poured. Inky dark red. White pepper and bacon on the nose; lush on the palate with some well integrated tannins still evident on the finish; excellent persistence. Drinking much younger than age 9. Develops a lovely velvety texture with air.
2005 vintage
Taster #8262 · Sep 2, 2013
Opened 60 minutes before drinking. dense earthy dark berry, pepper and slight tobacco aromas and flavors. medium weight with a lengthy well balanced finish. Looking forward to drinking the remaining 5 bottles.
2005 vintage
Taster #9742 · Jan 17, 2013
92/100
One of the wines that first turned me on to Dehlinger, and it certainly isn't disappointing now.
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Taster #6503 · Sep 26, 2012
92/100
Delicious blackberry aromas and smooth flavors with hints of tobacco, spice and pepper that culminate in a moderate finish with soft tannins.
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Taster #3118 · Jun 9, 2012
84/100
Another disappointing Dehlinger syrah. Comparable: Phil Nevin.
2005 vintage
Taster #6001 · May 25, 2012
A wonderful perfume on this nose - only issue is a touch of heat. I'm going to try a different stem to see if it is reduced. Color is a VERY rich purple with red edges - looks to be a rich wine, but it is very elegant, yet full bodied with a silky mouthfeel. Great fruit on the palate, finishes again with a bit of heat, which is unfortunate, as otherwise this would be a truly spectacular wine. Perhaps …
2005 vintage
Taster #1052 · Mar 31, 2012
94/100
Same as prior notes and even a touch better. Really nice!
2005 vintage
Taster #1922 · Dec 8, 2010
94/100
Silk and spice. Sorry, the damn thing went down too quickly for me to be more specific than that.
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Taster #1052 · Nov 23, 2010
93/100
Same as last note.
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Taster #3649 · Mar 19, 2010
90/100
Serious, powerful wine. Best enjoyed with a meal, but we opened it later in the evening. Still enjoyable, but needed food to balance the agressiveness. Young with great potential.
2005 vintage
Taster #9228 · Mar 15, 2010
93/100
Notes from RRV Barrel Tasting 2010 : Dark, deep and dense, brooding, sulking, but and outstanding syrah. Needs time, at least 5 years, then probably a 10 year drinking window.
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Taster #0167 · Mar 9, 2010
91/100
Super pure, very well-balanced.
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Taster #0065 · Feb 27, 2010
95/100
Agree with the comments that this is young.
2005 vintage
Taster #0624 · Feb 14, 2010
Young and very primary. Deep nose of graphite, char and rich blackberry compote. The palate is rich and displays impressive concentration. Medium finish still showing some very tart primary flavors. Lost of stuffing, but as others have wrote needs time.
2005 vintage