Wine Doctrine
2012

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

Tasted 1 November 2016 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.

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26 May 2017 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. 18 March 2017 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… 21 October 2016 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… 29 October 2015 PnP with reserved notes of dark berry, black currant, plum, chocolate, anise, and faint vanilla. After about two hours in the decanter, some nice…
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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
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