2005 Radio-Coteau Syrah Cherry Camp
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The 2005 Syrah Cherry Camp is spectacular. The wine smells of black truffles, acacia flowers, blackberry, and cassis, with some camphor and creosote. It has fabulous fruit, full body, sweet tannins, and a beautiful multi-layered mouthfeel and finish. This is a sumptuous Syrah to drink over the next decade. Previously recommended: 2004 Pinot Noir Alberigi (89+), 2004 Pinot Noir La Neblina (88), 2004 Pinot Noir Savoy (91), 2004 Pinot Noir Terra Neuma (90), 2004 Syrah Cherry Camp (93+), 2004 Syrah Timbervine (95), 2004 Zinfandel Von Weidlich (90). Tel. (707) 887-8335; Fax (801) 340-6041
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Inky violet. Explosive blackberry, boysenberry and candied cherry scents are pure and luscious, with no funky notes getting in the way. Broad, deep and velvety, with powerful dark berry liqueur flavors and very soft tannins adding gentle support. Finishes with building intensity and an impressively long echo of boysenberry. Really sexy stuff.