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Karl Wente The Nth Degree Syrahtext
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Karl Wente The Nth Degree Syrah 2004

Livermore, San Francisco Bay, California, United StatesSmoky, vanilla, mocha, peppery, blackberry, meaty, black licorice aromas but very warm. Dry, rich, somewhat tannic entry with lots of alcohol. Big vanilla, mocha oak, coffee, black cherry kirsch, rootsy, meaty, peppery flavours. Warm, slightly tart finish with lots of oak and berry fruit. Needs a year or two to tame the tannins or try with venison or veal chop.Tasted: 20 December 2006Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$68.50750mlspeculative listing - International Cellars
Producer: Wente VineyardsDistributors: International Cellars Inc.
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah