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Score 90/100 · Drink 2014-2024, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Jun 2014

A beautiful effort that gives up pretty, focused and mineral-laced dark fruits, charcoal and that wild Syrah meatiness, the 2011 Syrah Ruckus is medium-bodied, layered and elegantly textured on the palate, with building tannin. An outstanding blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 16 months in 35% new French oak, enjoy this classy, beautifully made wine over the coming decade. This was a superb lineup from this estate, which is run by the Sparkman family. The wines are classy all around and should evolve gracefully. Tel. (425) 398-1045; www.sparkmancellars.com

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89
89/100

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87
87/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

90
90/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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87 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 87/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2013

(14.4% alcohol): Ruby-red. Slightly stunted aromas of raspberry, blueberry, pepper and licorice. Juicy but youthfully unforthcoming, showing a faint dry green edge to its berry and brown spice flavors. Finishes with dusty tannins that currently clash with the wine's edgy acidity.

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Sparkman
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Red

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Dry

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