2014 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Willow Creek, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2014
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$147.00USD

This is a blend of 48% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 22% Mourvedre from the west side of Paso Robles.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is deep with black raspberries, roasted meats, roasted herbs, black pepper and earthiness.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Juicy acidity.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Deep.  flavors of black raspberries, slight blueberries, char, slight dark chocolate and earthiness.  Long finish.  This is delicious on its own and will work with bigger foods.  It will work well with Koren BBQ.  Drink over the next ten to twenty years. 

2006 Greg Norman California Estates Syrah Camatta Hills Reserve, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2006
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+

This is from golfer Greg Norman's wines releases under his name, this time from Paso Robles, California.  The vineyard is/was part of the Penfold's California vineyards.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, sandalwood, dried berries, and black pepper.  Nice texture.  Light tannins.  On the palate, this is past prime but still with something to offer.  Black raspberry fruit, dried fruits, slight prune and black pepper.  Good finish.  Drink up.  It would be better with food.  Grilled meats would be a good pairing.

 

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