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91
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2007
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91/100
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Taster #2841
· Jun 1, 2024
86/100
Corked
2007 vintage
Taster #6290
· Oct 23, 2021
This showed much better than the bottle enjoyed in late 2019. The 25% Syrah still makes a huge imprint and statement in the aromatic and flavor profile: black licorice, smoked meats, blackberry liqueur, and black dry earth; the Cabernet lends mixed currant, some greenery, structure, spice, and black coffee accents. This bottle was much livelier and showed more structure. Wonderful balance, big finish, focused intensity, and layered complexity. Seems mature, but also seems like it could cellar for a few …
2007 vintage
Taster #2404
· May 16, 2020
92/100
Smoke and black fruits, cherry, currant, bramble, coffee; very polished.
2007 vintage
Taster #6290
· Dec 28, 2019
92/100
Fully mature, with the aromatic and flavor profile dominated by the 25% Syrah in the blend. Very complex flavor profile of smoked, cooked and stewed black plums, cherries, currant, and blackberries, along with black coffee grounds, dried purple flowers, dried licorice, herbal mint, and wet, charred black earth. Structure is well integrated but starting to fade; lacks the power I remember from seven years ago. Medium finish. Enjoyed with roasted rib roast. Recommend drinking sooner rather than later. Lots of …
2007 vintage
Taster #3278
· Dec 14, 2019
92/100
9th Annual Holiday Dinner and Cellar Raid (Naperville, IL) : Part of wine dinner and cellar raid so did not take detailed notes. Last had this in 2015 and this was just as good as then. Great value when considering the wines it was up against.
2007 vintage
Taster #4347
· Sep 13, 2019
90/100
Decent, but past its prime now, unfortunately. Should have opened some earlier. I'll see how it does over several hours after decanting. If it gets better I will update this.
2007 vintage
Taster #9338
· Feb 4, 2017
90/100
Big, pretty nose, though the palate seems a bit soft,lacking a tannic backbone. Light medium weight. PLUM, cranberry. May have miseed this by a year or two
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Taster #8685
· Jul 27, 2016
91 points, nice nose, fruit, balance and finish. Drinking well now.
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Taster #3358
· Mar 7, 2016
92+ Drank over 2 nights - did not degrade overnight. Dark red color and throwing some sediment. Saline / iron / black cherry & fig on nose. On palate, medium body, iron, saline /black cherry flavor profile with high (low ph) acidity and medium+ finish. Sad this was my last bottle. The Syrah dominates the palate & nose - not a bad thing in my opinion. Would buy again. Should be good for a few more years.
2007 vintage
Taster #3278
· Dec 5, 2015
92/100
Annual Christmas Wine Dinner and Cellar Raid (Naperville, IL) : Didn't take detailed notes. Part of Christmas wine dinner and cellar raid. Drinking beautifully. Stood up to some serious wines at 5-10 times the price
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Taster #1350
· Oct 31, 2015
91/100
Had this wine at Canoe Brook CC and up against a 2011 Juslyn Perry's Blend. This wine was bigger with evident tannin's which at 10 years likely will not improve the fruit flavors. After an hour the wine delivered more punch with velvet mouthfeel and earthy meaty flavor.
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Taster #6238
· Feb 19, 2015
88/100
Big and chunky. Powerful spice (sage and pepper), oak and green pepper scent. Concentrated, blackberry, meat, iron, earth and clove flavor with ample fine tannins. The over-ripe fruit (especially Syrah), high alcohol, too much oak and intense flavors in this wine detract from my enjoyment.
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Taster #5324
· Dec 31, 2014
91/100
drinking very well. Big fruit from the Syrah and can adds length. More subtle the next day. Drink or hold for 3-5 more yrs
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Taster #5717
· Oct 10, 2014
While my palate has moved away from these types of wine this was a pleasant surprise. Bold and rich but with a sense of balance. Nice effort here.
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Taster #3358
· Feb 24, 2014
Continues to drink well and went great with grilled pork chops - has the iron / meat I get in good Syrahs but there is the cassis / currants from the cab. Didn't take notes but this drank well over 2 nights and was great with food - 92++
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Taster #8073
· Sep 29, 2013
92/100
Big upfront juicy red berries with full body and sweet gripping tannins. Lively acidity on the finish. Great balance from start to finish. Well made.
2007 vintage
Taster #5324
· Jun 7, 2013
92/100
I get more syrah note on this, but it also has some of the cab backbone. Very good wine that changed a lot over 4hrs. Big, jammy flavors to start, but got much more integrated by the end of the bottle.
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Taster #0721
· Jun 4, 2013
Syrah notes are not as pronounced as they were the last time we had this. Still noticeable, but not primary.
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Taster #7067
· Feb 28, 2013
91/100
I agree with previous note; smells and tastes like straight cabernet. Pure cassis.... Very well done. A very nice wine
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Taster #0925
· Jan 5, 2013
91/100
This is drinking very well right now. I typically get more Syrah characteristics in these Cab/Syrah blends, but this time around the Cab was in the forefront. Rich cassis with milk chocolate on the palate balanced by firm but nicely integrated tannins. Drink or hold.
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Taster #9945
· Nov 18, 2012
92/100
dark cherries and rich ;terrific
2007 vintage
Taster #3358
· Nov 2, 2012
92/100
consistent with note from 12/2010 - decanted for 30 minutes and had with grilled pork tenderloin. The Syrah really stands out on the nose and this is an excellent food wine with a silky mouthfeel. Very much enjoyed - 92-93 range.
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Taster #5267
· Oct 29, 2012
91/100
This is a muscular wine. The palate has roasted meat, dark berries and campfire notes. The flavors match the aromas, with medium acid, firm tannins and a long fruity/smoky/tannic finish to round it out. Really enjoyable.
2007 vintage
Taster #6290
· Jun 2, 2012
92/100
PnP. Very full bodied, very dark purple, an almost black color. Opens with tons of smokey black currant, black cherry, coffee, some faint mint, floral notes and a slight hint of oak. Very rich, mouth coating, and flavorful smokey blackberries, cherries and licorice, underpinned with vanilla flavors. Long, long finish that lingers for what seems to be an eternity. The addition and influence of the Syrah is what makes this wine so unique. May not appeal to some. Great red …
2007 vintage
Taster #7414
· Mar 18, 2012
89/100
For me, this particular blend doesn't work. It is not integrated; just a persistent disharmony.
2007 vintage