Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
90
/100
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15
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2009
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90/100
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Taster #2302
· Dec 22, 2018
90/100
Opened a magnum we cellared for many years. It was still very good with tannins to provide some body and lovely fruit. I will say that the cabs (2005 and 2007) stole the show.
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Taster #0912
· Sep 3, 2017
88/100
Drinking wonderfully out of magnum. Darker, earthier fruit profile with modest complexity. Well balanced and fresh.
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Taster #7311
· Jun 13, 2017
90/100
Nice round nose of ripe dark fruit that also presents itself on the tongue. The most notable is Blackberry with an aftertaste of blueberry. The wine is not incredible complex, but it is very enjoyable. The tannins have mellowed quite a bit. Drink this now, it seems as though it is winding down.
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Taster #2830
· Apr 13, 2017
91/100
In a really good place right now. Concentrated fruits, a nice barnyard component to the nose, mostly integrated tannins, very dark and dense.
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Taster #7266
· May 14, 2014
91/100
Knock-out Good Syrah! Beautiful black and red berries with pepper and a light violet component. Still has room to improve. Wish I had more.
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Taster #9329
· Mar 16, 2014
88/100
Violets and black fruits. Blackberry with hints of licorice, olive and meatiness. Tannins present but fairly well integrated but still very primary. Medium minus acid. Medium finish. Modest length. Not a long term hold, but over the next several years should drink well.
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Taster #0438
· Aug 18, 2013
89/100
Dark purple, nice earthy aroma and though a bit young has a pleasant balance. Drink next one in a year.
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Taster #7346
· Jul 20, 2013
89/100
Agree with hal0. Very concentrated flavors. Consumed it way too young. It's still brash with flavor spikes. Age is necessary. Revisit in 5 years. Potential to be wonderful.
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Taster #5637
· Jul 9, 2013
89/100
Not nearly as interesting as previous bottles. Seemed thin and one dimensional.
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Taster #2830
· Feb 12, 2013
92/100
Dark, concentrated, blackberry, super smooth finish. Really enjoyable and good structure.
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Taster #2830
· Feb 12, 2013
90/100
Nose of blackberry. Sweet fruit at first leading to an acidic finish.
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Taster #3053
· Dec 2, 2012
90/100
Still youthful, but fruit up front gives way to deeper complexity.
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Taster #0745
· Sep 29, 2012
88/100
Full-bodied, opaque dark purple, some sediment. Black cherry, leather, and white pepper on the nose. Restrained fruit on attack, cherry and blackberry, with a spice and faint cocoa quality, and some classic Syrah meaty funk. Long finish, tannins are strong and a bit harsh until the second day of tasting. Based on this outing, this vintage will need to lay down for several years but should be really interesting by about 2015.
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Taster #3145
· Aug 14, 2012
89/100
Consumed over the course of two evenings, this Syrah was much better on the second night. Typical California Syrah nose on opening, but aeration helped it settle into a beautiful, seductive wine. I will definitely be picking more of this up.
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Taster #0008
· Jul 4, 2012
88/100
Gobs and gobs and gobs of dark fruit. Finishes a bit sweet. Well balanced.
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Taster #2830
· Jun 16, 2012
90/100
Spice and floral nose. Blueberry and blackberry with some spice. Big finish.
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Taster #2546
· Mar 25, 2012
91/100
2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting: 151 Wines Rated (Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco, California) : Opaque ruby color; roasted plum, red berry nose; tart berry, roasted plum, herbs palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points (1/3 whole cluster)
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