Cracked this last night w/ my arugula/SerannoHam samwich:
1. EdmundsStJohn TheShadow Calif Syrah (13.9%; www.EdmundsStJohn.com) Wayward Pilgrims of the Vine/AmericanCanyon 2002: Very dark color; lovely blackberry/Syrah/very spicy/bit licorice slight smokey/pungent/coffee/peppery somewhat complex rather classic EdStJ Syrah nose; fairly tart strong/blackberry/Syrah/licorice slight coffee/gamey quite spicy bit hard/tannic flavor; long some hard/tannic strong blackberry/Syrah/licorice/spicy bit rosemary/oregano/coffee/smokey rather structured some complex finish; nose is develping into a classic EdStJ Syrah nose but still a big wine on the palate and needs more age. $12
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. As I recall, this was a blend of all of Steve's '02 Syrahs; ParmaleeHill/Wylie-Fenaughty/Bassetti. And sold for a song (speaking of a song...when's Steve going to come out w/ another CD??). The ususal EdStJ lament.."I shoulda bought more". Happens every time I go back & taste an older EdStJ wine. You'd think I'd learn after all these yrs.
Tom
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