Overall this is a pretty solid wine but I have reservations regarding overall balance mostly between the oak and fruit. I might wait a year before trying again as it is possible it could shake off this awkward stage. Hopeful since it does have a med-full bodied personality that may overcome the oaky edge it currently possesses. 89+
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For starters it exceeded expectations given the vintage. Opened the night before and missing only one glass it was corked back up and left for the next night. Solid performance leaning on the darker side of the fruit spectrum with some coffee thrown in. Drank great with terrific balance and medium to full body on the palate. A bit more complexity and I'd have said 93 but an excellent offering by Pride!
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Beautiful wine and I don't think I am moved to say that about Syrah very often. Very meaty nose with plenty of herb nuance. Dark and boisterous it explodes with goodness. Balance is impeccable and will be a worthy addition to any cellar. I have very little syrah in my cellar but this will be in it! Might be able to have this for lunch, not with lunch, for lunch! Prediction is 99 but only cuz I haven't tried a 100 pt. syrah from WA ST. so not sure where the bar is.
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5/23/2023 11:50:00 AM - ZOSO, I love your very detailed tasting notes. Very few people take the time to think about the experience in such a visceral manner and then share it with the community. Thank you for doing so. Apparently, you also have great taste in music. Cheers!
2021 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc
5/21/2024 - Zoso Likes this wine: 89 Points
Overall this is a pretty solid wine but I have reservations regarding overall balance mostly between the oak and fruit. I might wait a year before trying again as it is possible it could shake off this awkward stage. Hopeful since it does have a med-full bodied personality that may overcome the oaky edge it currently possesses. 89+
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2020 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot
5/17/2024 - Zoso Likes this wine: 92 Points
For starters it exceeded expectations given the vintage. Opened the night before and missing only one glass it was corked back up and left for the next night. Solid performance leaning on the darker side of the fruit spectrum with some coffee thrown in. Drank great with terrific balance and medium to full body on the palate. A bit more complexity and I'd have said 93 but an excellent offering by Pride!
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2021 Long Shadows Wineries Syrah Sequel
4/17/2024 - Zoso Likes this wine: 99 Points
Beautiful wine and I don't think I am moved to say that about Syrah very often. Very meaty nose with plenty of herb nuance. Dark and boisterous it explodes with goodness. Balance is impeccable and will be a worthy addition to any cellar. I have very little syrah in my cellar but this will be in it! Might be able to have this for lunch, not with lunch, for lunch! Prediction is 99 but only cuz I haven't tried a 100 pt. syrah from WA ST. so not sure where the bar is.
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