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WBW #15: Less than 250 Cases
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November 02, 2005
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The theme of this month's WBW, hosted by San Francisco's very own Gastronomie, is small production wines. The goal is to find a wine of which fewer than 250 cases were made.
I had a bit of trouble finding a small production wine at a reasonable price, but eventually I came up with this gem from the Santa Barbara wine region. Just 125 cases were made. As you can see, I bought bottle 897, which I hear is one of the better ones.
Santa Ynez Vally Syrahs are often dark, rich, and compelling. This one is no exception. It's smooth and lush and largely faultless. Despite its softness, it can in no way be described as flabby. But I found myself wishing for a little acid, or some soft tannins, or just a little something something to give the tasting experience more of a profile.
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Huge nose. Menthol and berries at first, and then, after some air, salty Dutch licorice. The palate is smooth and lustrous, with a slick mouthfeel and flavors reminiscent of blackberries, boysenberries, and plums. The 14.5% alcohol is noticable, but under control.
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