Shay A

9.4

For planning purposes of something in the future, I tasted 2014 central coast Syrahs from high end producers blind. Along with the Lillian (my bottle), there was SQN, Andremily, Torrin Akasha, Booker Fracture, Alban Reva and Alban Lorraine.

First off, I love these wines. The price in comparison to the others is impressive, and it always delivers. I double decanted this about two hours prior to the blind tasting. Dark purple in the glass, with aromatics of both sweet oak as well as whole cluster stem inclusion. Loads of dark floral notes, ripe blackberries, cherry jerky and that kiss of sweet oak. The palate remained the same from opening through the end of the blind tasting…a distinctly fuzzy profile on the palate with gorgeous mid palate depth and richness of blue and black fruits with plenty of herbal flair and spice. It toes the line between cool climate Syrah with their signature black peppercorn and iron, as well as big central coast Rhône style with its rich and textural palate. No rush on opening, but it sure is great now.

Out of the 7 in the lineup, this was the “cheapest”, and tied for 3rd place (with the Andremily being the runaway favorite, Alban Lorraine taking second, and this tying the SQN). — 4 years ago

Arty Veee

9.3

Had this side by side with Andremily. — 11 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.6

Spectacular nose, layer upon layer of fruit and a finish that goes on and on...amazing!!! — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.6

Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!

Incredibly fortunate to taste this side by side with the Sami-Odi. This had more of a beef jerky/smoked meat nose, and the palate was less floral and more peppercorn, blackberry, currant and incredibly full bodied without being overbearing. Been on the list for a year or two...hope to get an offer soon! Awesome pull by @Keith Fisher ! — 7 years ago

with Mark and Weston

Adam Gäfvert

9.4

Första känslan var amerikansk Syrah. Påminde mycket om Andremily. Vilken inte visade sig vara konstigt. Superextraherad och fullpackad med smak. Mogna plommon, vinbär, eukalyptus, alkohol, tanin, kanel. Sjukt nog väldigt frisk och tillgänglig. Amerikanskt hedonistisk som jag får ge vika för. Sjukt god. — 6 years ago

Jason Cutrer

8.9

In a strong lineup and tasted after andremily and Lillian it just didn't stand up. Good, but would be better with food. — 8 years ago

with Rina, Eric and 1 other