2009 Landmark Syrah Steel Plow El Farolito Vineyard

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Feb 2012

The 2009 Syrah Steal Plow Kivelstadt Vineyard is a big, burly wine loaded with blackberries, graphite, menthol, tar and licorice. The 2009 is something of a brute, but it reveals plenty of persistence and no shortage of personality. With time in the glass, some of the rougher edges soften, allowing the radiant fruit to emerge more fully. Readers who can give this some time will be treated to a delicious bottle of Syrah. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2017. I have been a big fan of the Landmark wines since visiting the winery nearly a decade ago. The Chardonnays in particular remain some of the most fairly priced Chardonnays in California. Tel. (707) 833-0053

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91
91/100

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90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2011

Opaque ruby. Moroccan spices and pepper accentuate dark berry preserves on the nose. Nicely focused and energetic syrah with good clarity to its blackberry and pepper flavors. Juicy, fresh and quite varietal in character. Finishes with broad, fine-grained tannins, solid grip and lingering smokiness.

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Landmark Vineyards
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Red

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Dry

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