Winery - James Leigh
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Thick, lush and substantial, this is about as chewy a Merlot as you’ll ever find. There’s 10% Cabernet in the blend, but it’s the Merlot that seems to provide the mass, the weight and the substance—if anything, the Cab thins it out a bit. A very impressive, dense and flavorful wine, it melds black fruits, licorice, graphite and Asian tea into a rich and satisfying whole.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is pure Cab from two top Walla Walla vineyards, Spofford Station and Pepper Bridge. It shows polished and sophisticated winemaking, with big, brawny, smoky and edgy flavors. The fruit is spicy and tight, and it is wrapped in ash, graphite and stone. The fruit in this big but focused Cab peeks out from the darker mineral layers, tight and tart and saucy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark and smoky, its mouthfeel lifted with citrus scents and juicy acids, this excellent Syrah really delivers the goods. It’s packed with zingy fruit, buoyed upon spicy acids, and it sails along, tart and intense, through a very long and detailed finish with a distinct flavor of pineapple.
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James Leigh Syrah - 2003
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