Bunnell Family Cellars Syrah Clifton Hill Vineyard

Bunnell Family Cellars

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90 /100
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2006 Other 90/100
Red Blend, Syrah, Petite Sirah
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Taster #5274 · Dec 11, 2023
So in 2015 I wrote this had a few years of gentle descent…. Ok very gentle, since it is still showing good acidity, little more sign of aging, and black berries Opened four hours, decanted two, served cool room temperature Paired with coq au vin, then stilton and brie. Seemed better with the stilton
2006 vintage
Taster #8689 · Feb 1, 2023
90/100
From a recent "mystery pack" auction purchase. 14.5% abv. Blend of Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre, Grenache. Cork came out in one piece in great shape with very little staining. This was a really nicely balanced, flavorful, seamless red with interesting Rhone-ish flavor profile. Nice job of blending, as this was harmonious and very enjoyable at this stage in its life.
2006 vintage
Taster #6977 · Feb 8, 2020
Wow, after nearly 14 years this Syrah is still drinking well. Wish Bunnell was still making these.
2006 vintage
Taster #6913 · May 17, 2019
83/100
raisin on the nose, slightly sour, with a slightly sweet and concentrated finish
2006 vintage
Taster #1807 · Dec 26, 2017
92/100
Delicious, still tasting great. Ron really knows how to make syrah intended to cellar. Aromas of black cherry, flavors of plum & leather with a medium finish. A perfect accompaniment to grilled lamb chops.
2006 vintage
Taster #8121 · Mar 17, 2016
93/100
Another delicious Syrah from Bunnell. Admittedly I like the 2007, a bit more, but it's still a great wine. I get vanilla custard and strawberry on the nose, with spice and fruit in the body. Finish is smooth and has a custard like quality. Its like drinking a fruit tart with vanilla custard and a graham cracker crust, but without the sweetness.
2006 vintage
Taster #6569 · Apr 18, 2015
89/100
Nice fruit with flinty core. Plum and currants predominated, with soft tannins and medium finish.
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Taster #5274 · Jan 23, 2015
91/100
Smooth, balanced, spicy overtones. I agree with earlier comments that this is now at its peak and starting on the descent. Seems a gentle incline so should still be more than adequate for a couple of years. I am told that it went very well with (blue) stilton; I finished it off with brie which is not necessarily the best pairing
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Taster #8097 · Dec 25, 2014
92/100
Nose: roasted dark cherries Palate: well balanced tannins that finish quick Summary: want more, open up the library again!
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Taster #3925 · Oct 13, 2014
89/100
Not as good as a year ago. Has lost some fruit, with a blander finish. Still a nice wine--drink up as I believe on the down side. Also have 07 and 08 which I think should go on "drink soon" list.
2006 vintage
Taster #5274 · Oct 11, 2014
91/100
fairly light, muted tar and earthy nose. Mushroom and spice on finish, lingering dark fruit
2006 vintage
Taster #1791 · Apr 19, 2014
91/100
The nose is still rich and concentrated but with a little astringency working its way in. The palate is smooth and still integrated with some nice blue fruit. Starting to lose its finish though. I would start drinking this vintage up this year
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Taster #5837 · Mar 5, 2014
Solid wine from one of the most consistently good producers in the state.
2006 vintage
Taster #3859 · Dec 26, 2013
86/100
Smells of blackberries, blueberries, plum, chocolate and oak. Doesn't smell bad, definitely smells big and you know you are about to get into a big wine. The dark fruits show initially and this has a nice lift into the finish as the wine brightens up a bit and turns slightly tart. The tannins have a light touch and this has good enough acidity in the finish. The alcohol does show and make the finish a touch bitter. The fruit has …
2006 vintage
Taster #3925 · Dec 21, 2013
93/100
Beautiful Syrah--my first from Washington. Deep colors, nose was smooth with dark fruits predominant. On the palate, fruits and tannins well balanced. Paired with meat/pasta dish. Although the 2006 may have some more life, I think it is at prime drinking period. Ordered case of various vintages and varietals from this winery and am looking to popping some more in the future.
2006 vintage
Taster #8167 · Aug 22, 2013
87/100
Really wanted this to be great but nothing special. Nobody hated it ...
2006 vintage
Taster #5274 · Apr 27, 2013
92/100
Tar, black fruit and smoke on nose. On palate soft and silky mouth feel with spices wafting from the dark berries across the palate. Heavy but doesn't feel it - nicely worked
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Taster #7780 · Jan 27, 2013
93/100
Brian's: Lovely raspberry, blueberry aromas with a touch of maple; Silky entry, great purity without being jammy or over done, light earthy minerlality with violet notes; Good concentration, soft silky tannins, medium + body, but not heavy at all; good acidity, nice lift in the mid palate making it elegant. Excellent balance, not exceptionally complex, but one of the best Syrah's I've had from WA, or OR. W/braised short ribs.
2006 vintage
Taster #1791 · Aug 24, 2012
92/100
Great Bunnell. This wine has a classic big fruit nose of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Very concentrated! On the palate this wine is like silk. It lays out its blanket of flavor throughout your whole mouth. Medium body, lots of dark fruit, a little mineral and a medium finish. Very good.
2006 vintage
Taster #2779 · Nov 23, 2011
90/100
Excellent wine - lovely deep rich and plush, but iwth enough acidity and tannin to work with food. Pure on the nose without much complexity - blueberry and blackcherry jam. palate is more of the same, really nice, balanced, but lacking some verve and excitement. Almost reminds me of a Victorian shiraz from Oz. Nice length as well.
2006 vintage
Taster #1791 · Dec 9, 2010
92/100
This wine was solid. Great black and purple fruit on the nose with some smoke and a really nice underlying carmel. On the palate the wine was medium bodied, mouth coating and smooth. Plum, a little earthy and a real nice finish of wood, black cherry and smoke.
2006 vintage
Taster #7780 · Sep 12, 2010
93/100
Anita: beautiful blackberry, cassis, black cherrydark baking spices with earthy tone;; dark blueberry pie (a bit of oak , but takes it well--will age well)silky rmed. rich entry, fine t’s, very good bal, concentrated, expansive., airation really smoothed it out!
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Taster #8086 · Aug 11, 2010
86/100
Soft and round tannins. A tad bitter. Smooth flavors of cherry and blackberry. A good wine.
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Taster #0620 · Jun 22, 2010
89/100
Same as before. I think the best description of this wine is "plush".
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Taster #0620 · May 7, 2010
89/100
Lot's of ripe, dark fruit with soft tannins. A little over-ripe for my palate but still a very nice wine.
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Taster #7780 · Dec 29, 2009
92/100
Winery: Waluke Slope(milbrandt) blueberry, swt leather, warm earth; brooding style but subtle.
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Taster #0420 · May 15, 2009
94/100
I love this wine. Distinctlively peppery and spicy, due to the Viongier cofermentation. Wonderful fruit, not overbearing or too concentrated. With time this wine displays distinct anise and blackberry.
2006 vintage