89
points
Broll Mountain Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calaveras County)
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$32
Broll is showing some nice finesse here, even though it’s still stylistically a big wine. Its leathery, savory and earthy notes really linger on the lengthy finish, all brick and tar and still, even after all this time in bottle, tight. Though 15.5%, the wine doesn’t taste hot and could develop for another 2–3 years to come.
— V.B.
(12/15/2011)
88
points
Broll Mountain Vineyards 2001 Syrah (Calaveras County)
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$31
Fruity, with black cherry, black raspberry, rose petal, blueberry and oaky-smoky vanilla, with a hint of cocoa on the finish. In the mouth, drinks dry and elegant, with soft, smooth tannins.
— S.H.
(2/1/2005)