Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

A little off other 08 A. Raf’s I’ve had. Still quite really good. Just not the outstanding level I’ve had perilously. Acquired on the Secondary market and not quite the excellent storage of other bottles I’ve purchased.

@SevenCaynonsSedona — 37 minutes ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

To me this is Finger Lakes GG. Tons of minerality, great balance, fruit. Always delicious. — 19 days ago

with Angelo

Chris MacLean

9.1

Good for $25, great for $18. — 16 days ago

with Sarah

Mary Perrotta

8.9

A little dry and a little sweet. A great blend. — 18 days ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Blackberry, rich and quite thick on palate, but with some very nice underlying acidity that provides some nice tension on the palate and into the lingering finish, very fine Central Coast Syrah! — 17 days ago

with Jim

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2000 pours a deep garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated red and black fruits: mixed brambles, black cherry, some fruit leather, some actual leather, pipe tobacco, black pepper, some mushrooms and decomposing earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose where the fruit comes across a bit more desiccated and no less delicious. The finish is long. Drink now. — a month ago

rob kro

9.0

8 frys
Not bad
Lacks some depth — a month ago

Paul J

9.2

Light gold color. Nose of subtle petrol and pineapple. Rich and deep but lacking acidity. Solid. — 12 days ago

with Brooke

Ming L

9.0

From a Syrah specialist in Central Coast, this shows a profile of ripe blueberries and blackberries, accented by violets, dark roast coffee, and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, it's full-bodied and powerful, though it comes across as slightly over-extracted, with firm, grippy tannins that need time to settle.

A solid wine, but I think there are better options in its price range. — 24 days ago

Amanda Truett

9.0

Wes loves it. Smooth, slightly sweet. — a month ago

with Wes