87POINTS
15¾/20
Smoking Loon Syrah 2004
California, United StatesVery peppery, animal, smoky, rootsy, black cherry, light vanilla aromas. Warm, tart, soft entry with smoky, licorice root, rubbery, vanilla, meaty, blueberry, black cherry flavours. Lots of intensity but a bit meaty and reductive. Decanting for minimum 30 minutes recommended.Tasted: 19 July 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $16.95 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $14.95 | 750ml | private wine shops |
SK | $16.55 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 220186UPC: 017444000732