Classic Washington, even borderlng Bordeaux nose (think Margaux in modern style). Clearly new world with Cassis and blackberry. good amount of spice and fruit on the palate. Strong and chewy tannins. A vanilla cola element as it transitions to the finish. The flavor of the finish is short, but tannins are puckering. Should last longer.
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Still needs some time to open up. Just a great and age-able Syrah. This is flush with a lifted cherry/raspberry quality after a couple hours. Nose also has a little oak and some Brett. It is one of those wines that travels across the whole palate. Really great and fresh. Lively acidity. I wouldn't peg it as a Syrah as it lacks the pepper/smoke quality. It is delicious though. Still wildly drinkable and could probably last a few more years.
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Big nose that is jammy and you get a little of the alcohol. Blackberry, black cherry with a little cedar and vanilla. Palate is jammy and big. Good tannin and structure. Long finish. Chewy. Good wine. Great QPR!
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2014 Baer Winery Callisto
1/26/2021 - Moselmeister wrote: 92 Points
Classic Washington, even borderlng Bordeaux nose (think Margaux in modern style). Clearly new world with Cassis and blackberry. good amount of spice and fruit on the palate. Strong and chewy tannins. A vanilla cola element as it transitions to the finish. The flavor of the finish is short, but tannins are puckering. Should last longer.
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2014 Lagier Meredith Syrah
1/26/2021 - Moselmeister wrote: 93 Points
Still needs some time to open up. Just a great and age-able Syrah. This is flush with a lifted cherry/raspberry quality after a couple hours. Nose also has a little oak and some Brett. It is one of those wines that travels across the whole palate. Really great and fresh. Lively acidity. I wouldn't peg it as a Syrah as it lacks the pepper/smoke quality. It is delicious though. Still wildly drinkable and could probably last a few more years.
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2016 Château Puygueraud
1/26/2021 - Moselmeister wrote: 90 Points
Big nose that is jammy and you get a little of the alcohol. Blackberry, black cherry with a little cedar and vanilla. Palate is jammy and big. Good tannin and structure. Long finish. Chewy. Good wine. Great QPR!
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