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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Salil Benegal wrote:2002 Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Le Sol Syrah (Hawkes Bay, NZ)
A huge disappointment, especially given the price and reputation of Le Sol...Monolithic and dense on the palate with more black fruits, dark chocolate and oaky flavours with the alcohol (15%) making itself felt with every sip..
Salil Benegal wrote:"Le Sol" is the 'luxury' cuvee Syrah from Craggy Range (noted as one of the top producers in the area, who've received some very positive reviews from just about every reviewer I've read) - so I had very high expectations opening this (especially after my experience with Bilancia's own luxury cuvee, La Collina which was an absolutely stellar wine). Unfortunate... but I'm hoping Sue Courtney can throw some light on whether this may have been a bad bottle, or whether Le Sol just happens to be a much bigger/more extracted wine than some of its Hawkes Bay counterparts.
Salil Benegal wrote:Rahsaan - I was expecting a lot more based on my past experiences with Gimblett Gravels Syrahs...Le Sol just happens to be a much bigger/more extracted wine than some of its Hawkes Bay counterparts.
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