Jake Hajer

9.1

Age has done this well. Balanced spice, red fruit. — 3 years ago

Ming L

9.0

Tasted this about a year ago. This second bottle does not have the wow factor like the first one. The nose is less fragrant and more meaty, and the palate a bit more herbal and angular, which is probably true to the varietal. Still a very complex wine. Have 1 bottle left and hopefully I can keep my hands off for another 2-3 years.
250 cases, and I believe the wine maker for the vintage is Bevan. Bennett Valley is the smallest, and probably the least known Sonoma sub AVA. — 5 years ago

Eric

9.5

Rich, lush, and ripe. No game or pepper. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2008 Vintage. Russell Bevin was the winemaker and knocked this out of the park. — 7 years ago

Kei Iwashita

9.0

Very dry, tannin , dark purple color - probably requires more time to air. Paired nicely with soft cheese — 8 years ago

Nick Piccone

8.9

Good earthy notes, heavier with more oak than expected — 8 years ago

with Mason

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.1

Nice Napa Cab. Well aged. Good fruit vs earth. — 9 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Dark cherry and spice nose. More dark cherry on the palate with cola, plum, cooked strawberry, cinnamon, clove, oak, with a hint of cocoa. Medium plus alcohol, medium minus tannins, and high alcohol. — 4 years ago

with Susan

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

It’s getting into the zone now.
Jeb 98, not sure any Myriad Syrah received that high of rating, but it is Jeb🤷🏼‍♂️

According to Jeb, Along with the 2013, the 2016 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard is up with the greats, and I’d put this up against any Syrah in California or France. Offering incredible purity of fruit as well as notes of blueberries, blackberries, crushed flowers, gamey meats, and pepper, it’s more forward and opulent than the 2015 yet has fabulous depth and concentration, ripe tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. Hats off to Tynan for another insanely good Syrah that can be drunk today or cellared for 20 years or more. — 5 years ago

David Walser

9.4

At home eating leftovers tonight enjoying this surprise. I bought 6 bottles based on Russell Bevan being the winemaker. My experience with the first few bottles was disappointing, but tonight was special. I wish I could understand these differences; bottle variation???...dumb phase???...I just don’t know.

I’m generally not a Merlot drinker as a varietal but I also have fond memories of the 2008 Bevan Cellars Showket Vineyard Merlot...a wonderful wine. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Monthly WTF group. Theme this month was merlot. All wines tasted blind.

I guessed this was French and that it was mid-2000s. Quite a bit of herbal notes, soft plum and stewed red and black fruits. Low acidity. Came across as over the hill a bit, which is surprising given the vintage. Still a nice merlot from Sonoma. — 7 years ago

with Jack, Andrew and 3 others

Leah Weisman

9.5

Light, fruity. Great to drink on its own. — 9 years ago

with Brent

Bart Bartlett

9.3

Extraordinarily smooth, buttery start that transitions to the apricot fruit climax and ends with a hint of peppery spice. Beautifully complex. Maybe the best white I've had. — 9 years ago

with Jennifer

Stacy Stadnik

9.2

Drink now. — 4 years ago

Laura Purdy

9.4

Perfect snow day pairing. — 4 years ago

Paul Kelly

9.6

Sandy Earth, Forest, Leather — 5 years ago

Susan M

9.5

A creamy delightful Pinot — 7 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Tropical fruit, very crisp, racy acidity, just enough oak 😋⚡️ — 7 years ago

Dave Polk

9.0

Slightly Fruitier and thinner than expected but didn't taste thin — 8 years ago

Patrick Bise

9.8

Very very nice — 9 years ago