91
points
Spicerack 2006 Punchdown Syrah (Sonoma Coast)
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$25
With its black pepper, cassis, beef jerky and Provençal herb flavors, this Syrah offers rich, complex drinking at a fair price. Fully dry, its tannins are thick, but very finely ground. Shows class and elegance through the long, spicy finish.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
87
points
Spicerack 2007 Punchdown Syrah (Sonoma Coast)
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$25
A little on the soft side, which limits ageability, but an awfully good wine. It’s rich and dense in ripe blackberries, currants, teriyaki beef, cola, black pepper and smoky cedar flavors, wrapped into dense but fine tannins. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)