Orion Old Vines Rossi Vineyard Native Syrah

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Really pretty teeth staining in color.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, must and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins.

This 24 year old Syrah is still delicious, but on its last leg. Smooth and elegant. Fruit forward and tasty.

This Single Vineyard is good right out of the bottle, and better with food.

I did not decant it, and it didn't last long. I had this vintage a year ago, and it lasted much longer.

I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$130.

Hello old friend. It has been a long time since I had a Sean Thackrey wine. The last bottle of my stash. Once again a wine teaches me a lesson. I never had one of these with more than 12-15 years on. Always found them to be oversized but well made. I also believed these might not go the distance and once again I am wrong. In the glass still a bold color . From the first sniff of eucalyptus you knew who made the wine. On the palate a wonderful collection of blue and black fruits with lovely acidity allowing the bold flavors to travel your mouth as if they were riding on a raft down a lazy river. The somewhat short finish was the only flaw that prevented a higher score. I am happy to report the alcohol was not intrusive. Perfectly paired with my lamb chop lollipops.

In great form. Black fruit, licorice, rosemary and mint, grilled game, white pepper and violets. Seamless, energetic and on point with a 3 hour decant. Not in a hurry. From magnum.

One of a kind

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A beautiful color of dark ruby with a wide reddish /brick rim.

Pretty nose of blueberries, cooked raspberries, black plums, currants, licorice, light cedar, wet leaves, black olives, earth, vinaigrette, brine, leather, dried fruits and peppercorn.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, earth, flat cola, vinaigrette, tobacco, herbs, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Medium length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 23 year old Syrah is still drinking nicely, although it is dying rapidly. Showing a nice mouthfeel with nice structure.

Lasted about an hour and a half, but was very nice throughout that time. Only after 30 minutes of airtime, tannins show up and bring nice structure to the wine. Becomes more acidic as it opens up.

This aged Napa Syrah is interesting with lots of complexity and a great mouthfeel. Alcohol is well integrated by now.

Tastes very much like a Napa Syrah. Was probably better 5 years ago, but it's always nice to drink these old wines.

Thank you Scott for sharing this with me.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$130.

Rich and layered. Herbs and lilacs and funk.

This fruit is still pristine and if I didn't know this was 20 yrs old I'd guess 5. Mr. Thackrey has a rep for over the top ripeness and high alcohol from this time. Dark fruit that still has a sweet tinge. Give this another 20 yrs and it might come into its own.

Wow. This would have been awesome with some ribeye. Nevertheless, it has aged wonderfully.

A bit chalky and super sweet

fun to get to try this now.