I'm starting my cork'd diary with a splash, by reviewing this wine that is altogether "good" but has a taste (actually more of an odor) that my unrefined palette can only describe as "toilety."
I have noticed this smell in many wines before, and they're often pretty decent wines. It might just be a matter of taste, but I'm assuming it's a kind of gassy fermentation smell. It does a lot to override what would otherwise be a good experience for me.
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Blackstone 2002 Syrah
Yes, Blackstone Winery makes more than just yummy Merlot! Their signature style of glossy, big fruit reds is carried into a line of wine from Sonoma County. The Syrah has a deep, almost purplish color and a nose full of black currant and yellow cake. Follow that upwith a shake ...
Broll Mountain 2004 Syrah 6pack
Nose is earthy, brambly attack with plums and black cherry. A classic Syrah, meaty black fruit with olives and raspberries, cherries and rhubarb. Tannins and dark chocolate finish. Excellent paired with meats, cheeses and hearty food. Shipping is always free with avawine.com!
Addamo Santa Barbara Syrah 2005
Wine Tasting Notes Bouche dOr, or Taste of Gold, refers to the amber color and luscious, sweet essence of this wine. You may know that the characteristic honey-apricot fragrance, found in many late harvest wines, comes from whats known as the noble rot, or botrytis cinerea, which occurs naturally on ...
2004 La Sirena Napa Valley Syrah
The 2004 Syrah Napa, which comes from a western hillside vineyard overlooking Lake Hennessey, is a fleshier, deeper blue and black-fruited style of Syrah with some charcoal and tar notes. It is lusher and fuller
Matetic 2005 Syrah San Antonio EQ
WS 91pts. - WA 90pts. - IWC 90pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: Bold and fleshy, with lots of dark toast and cocoa leading the way for layers of pure blackberry, fig and currant fruit. There's nice definition through the finish, with tar and mineral notes chiming in. Delivers ...
Cellar Classic Winery Series Syrah (18l)
Bold and assertive, w/ opulent aroma and notes of blackcurrants, rich leather and pepper spice laced w/ strong toasted oak. Winery Grpae Skins reveal bold overtones of dark chocolate, spice and bold, chewy tannis.
Jepson Wines 2006 ""Mendocino County"" Syrah
A subtle, complex wine with aromas of plum, nutmeg and cinnamon that swirl your glass for a minute and release the flavors of plum, dark raspberry and a hint of licorice; a soft mid palate and flavors of clove that linger after the finish.
Syrah, White Hawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara
Bronze Medal Winner - 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition. This newly released wine is our first bottling from the White Hawk vineyard in the high slopes of Santa Barbara. Enjoy this great, classic Syrah that exhibits big dark fruit, solid tannins and a lingering finish. This new release can ...
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