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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A good, dry and flavorful Syrah, with lush blackberry, cherry and oak flavors. It’s a harsh in the mouth, with some firm tannins, but a nice, fruity sipper to enjoy now.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Maybe it’s the snake venom, but this is seriously good Syrah. Blackberry and cherry pie aromas and flavors, with caramelized oak, mocha, chocolate macaroon and vanilla extravagances that turn richer and richer with every sip. Defines Syrah’s power and elegance with immediate, voluptuous pleasure.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2004

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Intensely jammy, with all kinds of marmalade, cherry, black raspberry and a dusting of cocoa and white pepper, but it's no mere fruit bomb. A plus is the excellent structure, which is complex, with good grip. Fully drinkable now.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2004

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Sound and dry, but heavy and dull, and not quite ripe. There’s a vegetal component to the blackberries and oak.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

This is a heavy, soft and one-dimensional Syrah. It’s all right for everyday drinking, with pleasant blackberry, cherry, bacon and spice flavors.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A little unripe, with a vegetal, asparagus aroma that’s off-putting. Tastes better than it smells, turning smoothly dry and rich in tannins, with satisfying blackberry and beef teriyaki flavors. But the unripeness shows up again in the finish.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Nice and ripely sweet in fresh blackberry, cherry and oak flavors, this Syrah is made for drinking now. It’s dry and rich in tannins, with a soft, velvety mouthfeel. Shows interesting complications of smoked meats, pepper, cola and minerals.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

There’s a vegetal note that drags on the otherwise rich blackberry, roasted meat and pepper flavors. It’s also quite soft, lacking some vibrancy. A sound, rustic wine for drinking now.

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Big Basin Syrah - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A good, dry mountain Pinot. It’s a little tough, with some uneven tannins and a bite of acidity, but rich in cherry, raspberry, cola and sandalwood flavors. Might improve a little after 2 or 3 years in the bottle.

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Big Basin Pinot Noir - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A beautiful, young and firmly tannic Pinot Noir that should improve in the bottle. It’s fully dry and fine in acidity, with expressive flavors of black and red cherries, cola, beef jerky, crushed pepper and sweet, smoky sandalwood. Very nice now with a good steak, and ought to show development over the next 5–7 years.

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Big Basin Pinot Noir - 2008

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