2005 Cottonwood Canyon Syrah, Bistro Classic, Santa Maria Valley.
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Dark, blood-red in color with a crimson rim and good clarity. Aromas of pepper, medium in intensity at first, diminish with time. Light hose blanket and blackberry are accented by leather notes and a smoke character which takes on an incense character with decanting. In the mouth, vague, light intensity blackberry flavors are backed by notes of dusty herbs. Upper medium bodied with a smooth texture, this wine has a soft, lightly creamy and slightly hot mouthfeel. A long finish of blackberry finishes with some heat. |
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Production Detail: 100% Estrella clone Syrah from a three acre block at the Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard. Aged 23 months in neutral barrels. 14.8% Alcohol $24.00 Retail (from winery); 578 cases produced |
BOTTOM LINE: Fairly good. No flaws. Worth trying. |
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This wine is tight and dusty on the nose, with generally fleshy fruit. There is an interesting evolution of the smoky character. The acids may be too high for some as they are rather pointed for Syrah in general and the generally ripe and dusty character is reminiscent of some Paso east Syrahs. This is a fairly good stand-by Syrah that can benefit from a year or two in the cellar. Enjoy for up to five more years with red meats. |
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Color |
5 points |
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Nose |
3 points |
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Palate |
2 points |
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Finish |
3 points |
(5 points max) |
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Tannins/Minerality |
4 points |
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Acidity |
4 points |
(5 points max) |
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Alcohol |
4 points |
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Aging potential |
2 points |
(5 points max) |
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Overall quality |
7 points |
(10 points max) |
Cumulative Score: 84 Points
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