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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Still very tannic and heavy at the age of more than five years. It’s quite soft in acids, which accentuates the heaviness, and the cherry, herb and tobacco flavors lead to an astringent finish. Not going anywhere.

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Frick Syrah - 2004

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Tastes sweet and honeyed in pineapple and lemon Lifesaver candy, with a sharp cut of acidity that tastes almost unnatural. Feels overly manipulated, but will appeal to lots of people.

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Frick Viognier - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A tough, gritty and austerely dry Merlot that’s not offering much on its own. Tastes stalky, green and minty, with rasping tannins.

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Frick Merlot - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A bit sharp and weedy, and very dry, but it’s a good, clean wine that trades structure for richness. Strong acids and tannins frame herb-infused flavors of cherries and red currants, with a veneer of sweet oak. Drink now.

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Frick Counoise - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A good, tannic, dry wine that will pair well with barbecued steak and other meats whose fatty richness will cut through its considerable tannins. Shows deep, spicy flavors of cherries and currants, with a coating of smoky wood. Drink now.

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Frick Cinsault - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Cherries of every kind—red, black, jam, pie—are the essence of flavor here, along with red licorice, cola and sandalwood. It’s a nice, structurally interesting and bone dry wine, with firm tannins and a good cut of acidity. Ready now.

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Frick Grenache - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Here’s another best-try-it-yourself Syrah—each reviewer identified different flavors and aromas in this wine. Aromas ran the gamut from bubble gum and espresso to cedar, licorice and banana; earth, cherry and herbs were named as dominant flavors. All agree, though, that there’s a lot going on in the Frick, and that it needs a few years to whip its split personality into shape.

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Frick Syrah - 1998

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Despite being nearly five years old, this wine is dry and tannic, without much fruit. It has earthy, herbal and molasses-like flavors that may have limited appeal, but is unlikely to evolve positively. Drink up.

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Frick Syrah - 2000

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

From uncommon Syrah country, it makes sense that this wine would thrive in the same environs as Zinfandel. Excellent structure and integration of intense fruit on top of oak. A full, big wine, but with a light enough hand that it is drinkable now. Excellent with rustic cheeses, like sharp or aged cheddar.

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Frick Syrah - 1996

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

blend of Carignane and Cinsault is fruity and rich in red and black cherry flavors with a streak of Provençal lavender, rosemary and thyme. It’s dry and robust, with balancing acids and tannins that will pair nicely with beef stew, lamb or veal.

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Frick Rhône-style Red Blend - 2003

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