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2010

Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County

Tasted 25 June 2016 California · Sonoma County

Same notes as 12/25/2015. 88-89 points. Served alongside a 2010 Saxum Booker and 2010 Tor Reserve ROCK Syrah. The Saxum blew the others out of the water for me. Not decanted. Didn't need it. Flat and a bit boring. Drink…

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