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The Hidden Northridge Vineyard Syrah
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This was a head scratcher. My plan on opening this was due to a craving for some savory/funky Syrah, but what I got was a nice aged Syrah minus any sort of herbal/savory/meat type characteristics. I’m not really sure why? No technical flaw to the wine, but my experience seems to be an outlier...
I followed this over two days and it stayed mostly the same the entire time. Perfumed aromatics of potpourri, high percentage cherry infused dark chocolate, and grilled, underripe black cherries. It is nicely balanced at this point in its evolution, showing power without much weight. Red currant, tangy grilled rhubarb, plum, cocoa dusted dates, and mocha show up on the palate.
For the glass nerds out there (of which I am one of), I tried this out of the Zalto Universal and the Glasvin Universal (pictured). I found the Zalto to have slightly better aromatics as it showed more complexity, but the balance and bowl of the Glasvin were preferred. Similar drinking experience from both.
This was a head scratcher. My plan on opening this was due to a craving for some savory/funky Syrah, but what I got was a nice aged Syrah minus any sort of herbal/savory/meat type characteristics. I’m not really sure why? No technical flaw to the wine, but my experience seems to be an outlier...
I followed this over two days and it stayed mostly the same the entire time. Perfumed aromatics of potpourri, high percentage cherry infused dark chocolate, and grilled, underripe black cherries. It is nicely balanced at this point in its evolution, showing power without much weight. Red currant, tangy grilled rhubarb, plum, cocoa dusted dates, and mocha show up on the palate.
For the glass nerds out there (of which I am one of), I tried this out of the Zalto Universal and the Glasvin Universal (pictured). I found the Zalto to have slightly better aromatics as it showed more complexity, but the balance and bowl of the Glasvin were preferred. Similar drinking experience from both.
Ohhh yeeeaaahhh (ferris buler)
Ohhh yeeeaaahhh (ferris buler)
1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2015
Blueberry compote, finocchiona, soy sauce and built like skyscraper.
Blueberry compote, finocchiona, soy sauce and built like skyscraper.
1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2014
Built like a tank yet hard to hit. Ice Cube and Easy-E cold running some stuff.
Built like a tank yet hard to hit. Ice Cube and Easy-E cold running some stuff.
Apr 27th, 2017About of a lactic note milky milk chocolate note red plum and dark cherry fruit a very complex bouquet of aromas sweet herbs. Has a savory palate with a lot of exotic spices and herbs needs Tim still a bit tightly wound with a long fresh finish with layers of spice and tongue tingly acidity. Finish 50+ most excellent
About of a lactic note milky milk chocolate note red plum and dark cherry fruit a very complex bouquet of aromas sweet herbs. Has a savory palate with a lot of exotic spices and herbs needs Tim still a bit tightly wound with a long fresh finish with layers of spice and tongue tingly acidity. Finish 50+ most excellent
Aug 13th, 2013
Full fruit. Heavy nose and dry. Yet still@lingers on pallet awesome
Full fruit. Heavy nose and dry. Yet still@lingers on pallet awesome
Feb 27th, 2015First Charles smith wine I've had and it blew my socks off
First Charles smith wine I've had and it blew my socks off
Nov 6th, 2013
A shy guy for 15%. Gonna give it some time
A shy guy for 15%. Gonna give it some time
Mar 5th, 2014