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10 notes

2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Championship Cuvee

California · Sierra Foothills

Same as all of my previous notes. Drinking great now. Decanted, but it didn't need it. In a good window currently. Drink now and over the next 3+ years.

Reviewed 18 September 2017
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

Sierra Foothills · Placer County

Same as my notes 2 months ago. A decent, yet somewhat forgettable Syrah. Not as much verve or depth as I would have preferred. Drink now.

Reviewed 26 May 2017
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

Sierra Foothills · Placer County

Man, some folks are absolutely loving this wine right now. A few in our party killed this bottle almost instantly. I continue to find it more and more middle of the road as time goes on. It was super…

Reviewed 18 March 2017
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

Sierra Foothills · Placer County

All previous notes apply. This was tasted next to a 2012 Boich Cabernet GIII and a 2013 Myriad Cabernet, which both bested the Pruett. Not exactly a fair fight.

Reviewed 1 November 2016
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

Sierra Foothills · Placer County

Still about the same as my notes from last year. A very well-made Syrah, especially for the price-point. Not sure time will really move this into any further significant or elevated flavor profile;…

Reviewed 21 October 2016
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Championship Cuvee

California · Sierra Foothills

Same as my notes from 1/18/2016. Good solid Syrah. Impeccably balanced with a silky texture and nice core fruit flavors.

Reviewed 4 May 2016
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Championship Cuvee

California · Sierra Foothills

PnP with dark blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, red licorice, and granite dust. Coming off a little overly fruity this time around after the initial popping of the cork. With more time in the…

Reviewed 18 January 2016
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

Sierra Foothills · Placer County

PnP with reserved notes of dark berry, black currant, plum, chocolate, anise, and faint vanilla. After about two hours in the decanter, some nice mocha and licorice notes emerged.

Reviewed 29 October 2015
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Championship Cuvee

California · Sierra Foothills

A outstandingly balanced Syrah, with notes of licorice, blackberry, dark chocolate, mocha, vanilla bean, macchiato, asphalt, and cassis. A full-bodied profile with a rounded-out and smooth texture.…

Reviewed 5 August 2015