After my Barolo refused to open up, I cracked the:
1. Redline Syrah Mendocino EaglepointRanch (15.2%) 2004: Very dark color; very spicy/blackberry/Syrah bit tomatoey/earthy/chocolaty light toasty/oak very attractive nose; tart slight tomato sauce bright/blackberry/Syrah bit licorice/chocolaty very spicy light toasty flavor; med.long very spicy/blackberry/Syrah some tomatoey light toasty/oak finish w/ some tannins; can still go another several yrs; a lovely very spicy Syrah.
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BP:
1. This wine was, of course, made by LarryRoberts down in Paso. Don't remember the price, but recall we got it for a song (which is remarkable if you've ever heard me sing). Apparently, from what I read, that Hartlip guy up North knows a thing or two about growing grapes. I just know that I'm about to swear off Piedmontese Barolo...it just hurts too much. Would love to see Casey try some Nebb up there.
Tom