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Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2009 Copain "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Syrah (93VN). Vinous: "Inky ruby. Pungent, smoke-accented aromas of cassis, boysenberry, cola, incense and violet, with a hint of cracked pepper adding lift. Densely packed dark berry flavors show serious power and pick up spiciness with aeration. Really stains the palate, offering an array of floral and spice notes on the impressively long, chewy finish. On the primary side, which is no great surprise, but this highly promising syrah seems set for a slow and positive evolution in the bottle. (ST) 93+" (05/2011)
This lot contains the following items:
2009 Copain "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Syrah (qty: 4)
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2009 Copain "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Syrah (750 ml)Quantity: 4Provenance: Removed from a professional San Francisco bayside cellar and hand delivered to K&L.Condition: ExcellentTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Vinous
93
Inky ruby. Pungent, smoke-accented aromas of cassis, boysenberry, cola, incense and violet, with a hint of cracked pepper adding lift. Densely packed dark berry flavors show serious power and pick up spiciness with aeration. Really stains the palate, offering an array of floral and spice notes on the impressively long, chewy finish. On the primary side, which is no great surprise, but this highly promising syrah seems set for a slow and positive evolution in the bottle. (ST) 93+
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James Suckling
Plenty of dark berries and minerals on the nose follow through to a medium body, with polished tannins and a medium finish.
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Wine Spectator
Firm and spicy, with taut dark berry fruit that's presented in a trimmer style, though hardly lean. Full-bodied, with a strong mineral presence. The acidity and tannins provide good structure. (JL)
Ratings: VN: 93
