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2003 Illuminati Syrah

2003 Illuminati Syrah
Varietal: Rhone Red Vintage: 2003
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3.5/ 5.0

65 Reviews

    Strong aroma, very flavorful, complimented my rib-eyes very well.

    4/15/2006 Rosalie Nolan
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Served with Matakana Turkey. Very good before and after, perhaps better with a red meat dinner.

    4/19/2006 Annetta Matlock
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very good but a little too tart for my taste.

    4/21/2006 Dave Thielman
    • Rater Rank 9,204
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Wine was served w/a cajun crab/shrimp/rice dish; 4 people tasted;all 'good' responses. A bit of spice,no bitter after taste.

    4/23/2006 Susan Badcock
    • Number of Ratings 1

    tasted very grren, i'll let the other bottle age maybe it will improve. i rarely pour out a bottle, but this i could not drink

    4/24/2006 tammy jackson
    • Rater Rank 1,315
    • Number of Ratings 19
    • Average 3

    excellent flavor, already ordered more

    4/24/2006 victor bendure
    • Rater Rank 9,480
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    loved

    4/24/2006 ilene bolender
    • Rater Rank 9,482
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    I enjoyed the taste of it. My palate doesn't know the difference in the different flavors that most people talk about I just know if I like it or not.

    4/25/2006 Jim Ezzell
    • Rater Rank 347
    • Number of Ratings 32
    • Average 4

    nice aroma of strawberry and chocolate with nice finish for a young wine

    4/26/2006 d. davenport
    • Rater Rank 1,624
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 4

    AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL! We usually enjoy all the wines you send. This is the first one that has been undrinkable!

    4/27/2006 Tony Palone
    • Rater Rank 9,470
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    i really like this wine, i found it to have no aftertaste

    4/28/2006 nancy hanson
    • Number of Ratings 1

    too dry

    4/28/2006 james criscitelli
    • Rater Rank 7,721
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 2

    this wine was undrinkable, the first such wine from ACWC

    4/28/2006 janet bass
    • Rater Rank 9,467
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    nice color, little body, too acidic, little nose, good legs

    5/01/2006 caroll valli
    • Rater Rank 8,979
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    very tasty

    5/01/2006 reno kujawa
    • Rater Rank 9,458
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    very nice syrah

    5/01/2006 deborah simpson
    • Rater Rank 9,465
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    The wine was extremely bitter. I would not buy again. I threw at least 2/3 of the bottle away.

    5/09/2006 Marcy Wilmore
    • Rater Rank 9,380
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 2

    Surprising Good. Enjoy it very much.

    5/11/2006 Julie Pagano
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Wow that is a very smooth Syrah! but still complex. Very nice.

    5/13/2006 Jeanette Curtis
    • Rater Rank 9,055
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    To,dry!

    5/16/2006 Richard W. Campbell
    • Rater Rank 8,671
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 2

    Very nice I ordered six more bottles!

    5/16/2006 Eleen Scott
    • Number of Ratings 1

    nice simish alittle young.

    5/24/2006 Sharon
    • Rater Rank 9,332
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 3

    Very good easy opening and my guests thought it was super very good.

    5/24/2006 Virginia
    • Rater Rank 9,329
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    Too sweet & bubbly

    5/24/2006 Marsha Strasia
    • Rater Rank 4,677
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 3

    I rated this wine wrong, I got it mixed up with Stella Rosa, this one I liked

    5/24/2006 Marsha Strasia
    • Rater Rank 4,677
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 3

    great finish; smooth; excellent w/garlic chicken and great friends

    5/24/2006 Sandra Locke
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very good but not my favorite. That is just me.

    5/25/2006 Roy Christopherson
    • Number of Ratings 1

    no comment.

    5/26/2006 Shirley Raleigh
    • Rater Rank 6,144
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 3

    This was a little dryer wine than we like, but it went well with our Porterhouse. It had a flavor of light pepper.

    5/26/2006 Irene Courtney
    • Number of Ratings 1

    A truly outstanding, opulent mouthful! I served this wine with veal and spinach stuffed Canneloni, bedded upon razor cut geeen & yellow squash - What a home run! Another shining star from Santa Ynez!

    5/31/2006 Shanna McKee
    • Rater Rank 8,542
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 3

    Very good.

    6/02/2006 William Keene
    • Rater Rank 8,893
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    good wine!

    6/06/2006 Barbara
    • Rater Rank 8,608
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    Very good but not so great with spicy chinese food.

    6/07/2006 Marcia Beatty
    • Rater Rank 8,069
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    I want to buy more!

    6/13/2006 Christine
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very nice and hearty nice finish and bouquet

    6/13/2006 Melchzedek
    • Rater Rank 8,822
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    It is good wine.

    6/21/2006 Velia Foster
    • Rater Rank 8,356
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 5

    you can taste the subtle hints of straberry.

    6/30/2006 Kimberly Mills
    • Rater Rank 6,898
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Bouquet was pretty good and initial flavor was good. The wine didn't have a real good finish but all and all it was an OK wine.

    7/05/2006 Noah Sackrison
    • Rater Rank 4,737
    • Number of Ratings 11
    • Average 2

    Nice light sipping wine good on warm summer evenings alone or with a light meal

    7/07/2006 Cissy Nuanes
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Finish too sharp.

    7/08/2006 Donald J Bouma
    • Rater Rank 7,643
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    I donm't like the strong pepper finish

    7/12/2006 Robert k. Itulett
    • Rater Rank 8,601
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 2

    not much body. boring.

    7/18/2006 carol correia
    • Rater Rank 5,618
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 4

    This wine was one of the worst I have ever tasted

    7/21/2006 Martha Opdycme
    • Rater Rank 8,902
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 1

    Overall, really enjoyed this wine. Went well with some smoked gouda.

    7/22/2006 Stacy Fresquez
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Great, very good slow cooked

    8/08/2006 Dr. Phillip Paul
    • Rater Rank 8,226
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Outsanding wine. Awesome took wines in on a horseback camping trip, people begged for more.

    9/13/2006 Ed Valladao
    • Rater Rank 4,312
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 4

    This is one of my favorites. I work at an italian restaurant and it pairs great with a steak pizzaiola.

    9/22/2006 Syreeta M. McAuley
    • Rater Rank 7,996
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    A fairly good wine but a let down after tasting Sparrow Creek. Possibly should have drank them at separate times.

    10/03/2006 Joan C Crawford
    • Rater Rank 7,123
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 4

    LEFT A BITTER TASTE AFTER TASTING

    10/13/2006 PETE CLARK
    • Rater Rank 1,832
    • Number of Ratings 7
    • Average 4

Recipes.

  • French Lamb Shank Stew With White Beans This recipe, from "The Mauna Loa Macadamia Cooking Treasury," matches wonderfully with Malbec, Merlot Sangiovese or Rhone red blends. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
    Santa Maria Style Beef Grill Since so many wines that we feature come from California's Central Coast, we thought it would be nice to share a uniquely-Central Coast recipe. It makes 6 servings... Get The Recipe
    Pinot Noir Sauce Try this flavorful sauce over lamb or prime rib, and serve with Pinot Noir, Malbec or a red blend... Get The Recipe
    Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
    Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
  • Cote De Boeuf For Two When you want a special dish to serve with a special red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or a rich Rhone blend, try this recipe. As its name indicates, it makes 2 servings. Cote de Boeuf for Two Get The Recipe
    Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
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