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Score 89/100 · Drink 2017-2022, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2015

Bright red-ruby. Sexy black raspberry and smoked meat on the nose, plus a whiff of nut skin. A sweet, pliant midweight with good energy to its flavors of berries, smoked meat and rock. Tightened up markedly in the glass, eventually showing a clenched quality but retaining good clarity of fruit. Finishes with slightly dusty tannins.

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91
91/100

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89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2015-2025, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Jun 2015

The 2012 Syrah The Darkness is 100% Syrah that comes from close to equal parts Boushey and Olsen Vineyards. Fermented with 40% whole clusters and aged in 30% new French oak, and never racked, it has lots of gamy black fruits, black pepper, herbs and leather in a concentration, ripe, yet balanced style. Clean and lively on the finish, it should have a decade of longevity.

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Sparkman
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Red

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Dry

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