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Talomas Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah 2000
California, United StatesFinally someone on the northern hemisphere who sees a certain synergy in blending cabernet and syrah. Talomas (the indigenous name for the wildcats that used to roam California's costal lands) is a Mondavi Rosemount venture that hits the mark with this blend. Look for an inviting spicy, peppery, saddle leather, and toasted vanilla nose streaked with smoky floral, black berry and black cherry aromas. Its round, soft with well managed supple, dry tannins. Black berry, plums and spicy, creamy vanilla flavours make it fun to sip. Fine elegance and integration have us thinking about a scaled down Bin 389 without the big jammy characters. The proof is in the blend of this 67 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 33 per cent syrah taken from a wide variety of sites: Santa Barbara County 35%; Mendocino County 26%; Paso Robles 19%; Rutherford Napa Valley 15%; and Monterey County 5%.Tasted: 29 January 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $25.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
| AB | $24.95 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
| ON | $24.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
