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5 notes

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 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