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- Snooth GTI - Syrah - post your notes here.
Well I have plans to include several Syrahs in this thread over the next 2 weeks but let me begin with one of my favorite Syrah producers. J L Chave and his lovely 1996 Hermitage:
Richly aromatic from the moment this is opened offering up an array of gamy tones to the earthy, blackberry fruit. Integrated in the mouth with the acidity seemingly quite tame in comparison to other bottles. On the cusp of maturity with a rich core of black raspberry and dried cranberry fruit and the acidity pops out a bit on the back end. A very fine, focused wine that lacks the richness of better years but is wonderful when considered on it's own merits. 92pts
http://www.snooth.com/wine/jean-louis-chave-hermitage-1996/
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233 - Reply by fibo86, Jan 9.
Ok, here I go....Cave De Tain - Vin De Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes - Syrah 2003.
Upon the pour the slight woft of blackberries and clove then an unfortunate stink of wet rusty metal (so a bit of time to air in the glass just in case....)
Colour/Clarity
Cherry with crimson hue, dull.
Bouquet
Lightens out to white pepper, tabbaco, clove and quite earthy not really able to smell much fruit.
Flavour
Dried prune, leathery,acidic and earthy
Not too sure about this one........ don't really like it. No balance, doesn't seem to have much structure with a rather long acidic end, or may be it's just all too new. Not for me though.
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- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Jan 9.
Great Note Fibo,
You should plug it in on the wine's detail page here -
http://www.snooth.com/wine/cave-de-tain-lhermitage-vin-de-pays-des-collines-rhodaniennes-2003-1/
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3027 - Reply by Philip, Jan 9.
I'm going to pick up some Syrah's tonight - if i can find it, a bottle of the Marquis Philips will be in my basket.
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83 - Reply by MarioRobles, Jan 10.
Being in Australia, I have a very good line up already...
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- Reply by Philip, Jan 10.
OK, missed the store last night - am off now to go look for something New World I think
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- Reply by fibo86, Jan 11.
Ok... oh, oh me again
Montes Alpha 2006 Syrah (aged for one year in french oak)
On the pour leather and violets
Colour/ clarity
black cherry/red hue, not really dull but not really bright either
Bouquet
white pepper,plum , touch of smoke,leather , chocolate, violets, cigar or tabacco, alcohol and a slight jammy smell
Flavour
mulberry/plum, pepper,mild clove, it also has a slight cigar wood taste( no haven't tasted it, it tastes as a cigar box smells) other spices or spice I just can't pick.
in conclusion I love this wine and will grab it again
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- Reply by fibo86, Jan 11.
oh I forgot, well balanced, medium length good fruit..... love this wine for the big $20.00 Australian.
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- Reply by Philip, Jan 11.
OK here's my first one:
Queen Esther 2003 Syrah (kosher): http://www.snooth.com/wine/queen-esther-shiraz-syrah-kosher/
"Opens with a light earthy nose. This is a lean, acidic and clean syrah - totally unlike the standard new world stuff, and also very different from French syrah. Red cherries and leather with some licorice dominate - its got a very tart finish and is quite earthy. Far too lean and acidic for me."
Its a kosher wine - so its been pasturized, but i think its flash treated, so its not too affected. My local store has bugger all selection - this literally was their only syrah. It really wasnt for me, but i'm glad i tried it - as i think its my first austrian syrah. Will follow up with one more to my style.
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- Reply by fibo86, Jan 12.
Number 3: Scarborough Shiraz 2002 Hunter Valley (NSW) Australia
Bursting out of the bottle before the top's off
Colour/ Clarity
Dark Crimson-Brick hue/ Bright
Bouquet
Strong pepper, eucalytus and honey lollies (mild), stewed plums, forest floor,violets, cinnamon and vanilla
Flavour
This wine wasn't the beast the bouquet made it out to be.
Great spice and berries, with a bit of an earthy characteristic....Typical Hunter wine.
Well intergrated tanins and quite juicy although could still have some sleep time in the cellar.
Now wish I had a second bottle to try next year
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14 - Reply by ttutony, Jan 12.
Here are a couple I tried this weekend:
2004 Goats do Roam Goat-Roti (South Africa):
I decided to try this wine after being pleasantly surprised by the Goats do Roam flagship wine. Deep red color in the glass. This wine showed dark fruit on the nose along with aromas of earth, cedar, and tobacco. Robust mouthfeel bursting with blackberry and black currant flavors. White pepper accompanies the fruit on the palate and has a nice warming sensation. Traces of oak as well. Great balance in this wine with nice acidity and firm tannins giving the wine a great feel. Very generous finish goes on for quite a while. Good value for the money, I would definitely recommend this wine for fans of spicy syrah.
http://www.snooth.com/wine/goats-roam-goat-roti-2004/
2006 Llano Estacado Winery Shiraz (Texas):
Red fruit and berry fruit flavors with light tannins. Just slightly sweet tasting, surprisingly. Not flawed, but not very complex and definitely lacking in the spiciness that I usually enjoy in syrah based wines.
http://www.snooth.com/wine/llano-estacado-winery-shiraz-rouge-2006/
I was really impressed by the "Goat Roti", especially for the price I paid (about $15)
