The Big Easy Syrah 2012

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Heather Wall rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Love the label! But that's not how we choose the wine, right? ;) This is a big California wine with opaque colour and thick legs showing extraction. Intense black fruit nose. Earthy, woody and herbal notes on the palate. Medium+ acidity and polishing tannins. The finish is long and warm - a combination 14.9% alcohol and warm baking spices. Pair with charred meats. A BIG but Easy drinking wine.
Tasted: August 2015

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Opaque in colour the nose is full of sweet dark berries and a slight green herbal note. The palate is creamy and rich with a sweet baking spice finish. Very tasty wine. Tasted August 2015. 90 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

Natalie's Review

The Big Easy Syrah 2012, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Purple and juicy with a pleasant bite on the finish and lots of acidity through the palate that's balanced with fruit fleshiness for rare meats. Reminds me on a Zinfandel and Cabernet blend. Pair with BBQ anything. Drink: 2013-2018. 83212 14.90% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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