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2005 Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County - USA, California, Sonoma County (6/13/2009)
I don’t know if there is a better Syrah out there for the price. Deep color to it, almost inky black, looks to be unftiltered to me as well. When first opened this was very gamey along with dark dark fruits and some earth. Those fruits really coming through in the mouth along with a bit of heat at first. Good balance of tannins and acidity to keep this very lively.
After a couple of hours open this is still going strong, but now there’s an added Mocha characteristic to the wine. Tannins have mellowed a bit and this is just drinking beautifully. (92 pts.)
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