Pelissero, Langhe, Long Now 2004 Syrah This wine was a pleasant

This wine was a pleasant surprise and a revelation

navel oranges

this is a fantastic example of Rioja with breadth

dried red fruits

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Pelissero, Langhe, Long Now 2004 Syrah This wine was a pleasantBlend of 50% Nebbiolo and 50% Barbera CellarTracker Blend of 50% Nebbiolo and 50% Barbera, Inky purple black, deep and opaque. Big, ripe and powerful nose of prune, Christmas pudding, blueberry and baked fruits. Rich and robust on entry, with ripe fruits, dried prune, blueberry, dark cherry and and hints of smokiness. The oak is still prominent on background but integrating. It has a tannic backbone with medium finish. On 2nd day it has toned down on