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Score 95/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2021

Lots of classic Syrah dark fruits, bacon fat, cured meat, and violets emerge from the 2018 Syrah Diamond Bar, which comes from the Skinner Family Vineyard in Fairplay. It has beautiful dark fruits, medium to full-bodied richness, moderate acidity, and a charming, undeniably delicious style. I don’t think it’s going to make old bones, but it’s a gem to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years.

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95
95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

96
96/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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96 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 96/100 · Drink 2023-2031, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Diamond Bar is 100% Syrah from Skinner, in the Fair Play AVA. It is one of the more nervous wines in this range. There is lovely purity to the fruit, though. Readers will find a mid-weight, energetic Syrah full of character. Hints of black pepper, mint and sage linger.

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Keplinger
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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