Ardèche, Rhône
Pierre Gonon
Saint-Joseph Syrah 2012
Been hanging on to this for 12 years; yikes. From Jason at Solano Cellars. At La Posta in Santa Cruz. Not quite past it yet! But waiting for the character. Tight on nose, not too past it lacking perspective so far. — 17 hours ago
Domaine Jamet
Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2013
2013 vintage. Sweet fill and cork. Trashy label. Slightly less sed than expected. Big nose on the decant. Tasted after 1 hour open and 5 hours open. Medium heavy body. Roasted nuts, earth, plummy fruit and grilled beef nose and flavors. Finishing palate added a finely ground black pepper note. Consistent throughout and absolutely delicious. 05.23.25. — 24 days ago
Château de Saint-Cosme
Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2022
Cute little building on the label. Lovely red, red wine color. Smells like I imagine the warm, dry hills of the Rhône must smell. Hint of red berries. Some chaparral stuff (or garrigue as they call it over the pond). Flavors are classic and very clean. Berry jam, fresh cut herbs, beets, little smoke, black licorice. This is a lovely little bottle of red. Crowd pleasing yet complex. The Paul Simon of wines. — 22 days ago
Thierry Allemand
Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2008
Elegant, floral with a silky, velvety texture showing red, black fruits, currant, olive, spice & violet — 9 days ago
E. Guigal
La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2016
Definitely the most expressive young vintage I’ve had of a La La. Very giving already. Was a perfect pairing for lamb. — a day ago
Domaine Auguste Clape
Cornas Syrah 2011
This was open & drinking well showing cherry, berry, plum fruit, game, pepper, olive with lots of mineral & spice — 23 days ago
Peter Sultan
The good: drinking great now, really open knit & accessible, almost pop and pour, and great fruit with just enough of a hint of bacon fat on the finish. Depth too. What I question is its anonymity as a Northern Syrah, & I’m not sure that’s even a criticism. Certainly not old school Syrah, and the delicious factor overrides everything debatable. — 6 days ago