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2008

Quixote Petite Sirah Helmet of Mambrino

Tasted 16 February 2018 Napa Valley · Stags Leap District

Funky and earthy notes of wild blackberry, plum, railroad tie, camphor, black tar, black wet cedar, soil, and some limestone. A hint of barnyard and Mary Jane on the back end, taking a bit away from the overall depth of…

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21 September 2017 Similar to my notes from last year. Some nice railroad tie and camphor flavors developed after about three hours of air (decanted). 23 March 2016 Initially tight on PnP: black cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, and bitter chocolate.
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2008

Quixote Petite Sirah Helmet of Mambrino

Napa Valley · Stags Leap District

Similar to my notes from last year. Some nice railroad tie and camphor flavors developed after about three hours of air (decanted).

Reviewed 21 September 2017
2011

Quixote Petite Sirah Helmet of Mambrino

Napa Valley · Stags Leap District

Tasted at the Pott pickup party at the Quixote Winery alongside other 2013, 2012, and 2011 Pott wines, as well as the 2010 and 2011 Quixote Helmet of Mambrino PS.

Reviewed 7 November 2015
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