Paloma
Napa Valley Syrah
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One thing the pandemic has provided is the opportunity to organize the collection . I was shocked when I found this, the last bottle of 6 purchased on release. I was very happy when the well preserved cork came out with zero issues. A subdued nose of leather,plum and old furniture. Restrained fruit on the palate but some satisfying spice, and herbal notes that were swimming in a wave of acidity. No doubt the acidity was the life saving backbone for this bottle. I must be honest sentimentality added a point or two to my score.
A visit to Paloma and then off to Pride was one of the highlights of my early wine years.
One thing the pandemic has provided is the opportunity to organize the collection . I was shocked when I found this, the last bottle of 6 purchased on release. I was very happy when the well preserved cork came out with zero issues. A subdued nose of leather,plum and old furniture. Restrained fruit on the palate but some satisfying spice, and herbal notes that were swimming in a wave of acidity. No doubt the acidity was the life saving backbone for this bottle. I must be honest sentimentality added a point or two to my score.
A visit to Paloma and then off to Pride was one of the highlights of my early wine years.
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This vintage of the Syrah has always shown more of a new oak influence than the earlier vintages of this Syrah, still very good.
This vintage of the Syrah has always shown more of a new oak influence than the earlier vintages of this Syrah, still very good.
Jan 12th, 2024![Doug Powers Doug Powers](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/dougpowers-1613275472-c302bc037de6.jpg)
Shows just a touch of oak, lovely dark fruits, nice balance, medium-long finish, less alcohol shows on this one, though it’s the same as the Amphora.
Shows just a touch of oak, lovely dark fruits, nice balance, medium-long finish, less alcohol shows on this one, though it’s the same as the Amphora.
May 14th, 2022![Doug Powers Doug Powers](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/dougpowers-1613275472-c302bc037de6.jpg)
New oak dominates initially, rich, ripe Syrah, good balance, medium-full, very good, I SO miss Barbara and Jim!!
New oak dominates initially, rich, ripe Syrah, good balance, medium-full, very good, I SO miss Barbara and Jim!!
Nov 20th, 2021Nice wine, somewhat sweet, and trace of tannins!
Nice wine, somewhat sweet, and trace of tannins!
Aug 8th, 2021![Doug Powers Doug Powers](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/dougpowers-1613275472-c302bc037de6.jpg)
I love the rich Syrah fruit, just a tad too much oak for me, but awfully fine mountain Syrah, holding nicely!!
I love the rich Syrah fruit, just a tad too much oak for me, but awfully fine mountain Syrah, holding nicely!!
Oct 29th, 2020![Doug Powers Doug Powers](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/dougpowers-1613275472-c302bc037de6.jpg)
Dark ruby-purple color, this shows too much oak for my taste, both aromatically and on the palate, definitely a departure from the earliest versions of this lovely mountain-grown Syrah (1995 home version was fantastic), kudos to Jim and Barbara Richards (sure miss them)!
Dark ruby-purple color, this shows too much oak for my taste, both aromatically and on the palate, definitely a departure from the earliest versions of this lovely mountain-grown Syrah (1995 home version was fantastic), kudos to Jim and Barbara Richards (sure miss them)!
Apr 7th, 2020![Dave Schneider Dave Schneider](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/d250-1592182001-25bf1537256d_250x250.jpg)
Not sure where all the bad scores come from but this was quite nice. Good color, medium acidity, long finish. Very well done wine. Probably has a few more years left
Not sure where all the bad scores come from but this was quite nice. Good color, medium acidity, long finish. Very well done wine. Probably has a few more years left
Jan 4th, 2019