Shay A

9.3

93-94 range

Hard to believe this is a 17yr old WA state Syrah. 100% varietal, all from Les Collines vineyard. 13.9ABV

Sporting a deep purple color even at 17yrs, this feels like it is just now entering prime time. Big aromatics of peppered smoked meats, whole cluster/green herbs, red and blackberry fruits. Floral and balanced with fruit but spices/herbs in the background. Where Cayuse (and all Christophe Baron/Rocks district) wines trend to the savory/sanguine profile (which I enjoy), this balances the dark fruit, smoky/charcoal, savory/spice driven side of Syrah in its typical rustic/feral profile. Nice bridge between cool climate New World Syrah and ripe vintage Cornas. Finish is more vibrant and less requiring of food as the CB wines do.

Followed over three days and shockingly held up. If you have a bottle, open and enjoy but no immediate rush. — 15 days ago

Collin Clark

9.5

Excellent! Must buy again — 8 days ago

with Joanna

Mary H

8.9

Aromatic - peach, stone fruit, gooseberry, jalapeno, medium weight — a month ago

with George

Bob McDonald

9.5

A perfect balance between oak and fruit (blackberry) from this Barossa Shiraz. Great winemaking from John Duval who has quite the CV. John was Chief Winemaker at Penfolds from 1986 until 2002 being only the 3rd custodian of Penfolds Grange after Max Schubert (creator of Grange) and Don Ditter. In 2020 this wine received Shiraz of the Year and 99 points from the James Halliday Wine Companion. The product of old vines in the Barossa. Luscious but in balance and overall - delicious. — 11 days ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.1

Golden delicious apples, citrus, stones, soft tannins and medium plus acidity. Better than it’s been. — 20 days ago

Ken Venezio

9.1

Nice opening nose of peach and stone fruit aromatics. Cantaloupe, apricot, bosc pear through the glass. Love the balance of fruit and acidity. The finish is light but pleasing. — a month ago

Scott Kahn

8.9

This Aussie GSM was much richer than most Rhône wines that I’ve enjoyed - more red fruit and compote. Enjoyable albeit not overly complex. — 8 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Good for $25, great for $18. — 7 days ago

with Sarah

Todd Scurci

9.0

#nerellomascalese #jupiter — a month ago

with Annie

JeremyC

9.2

2019 in 9/25. My 1st non rose Cornelissen. More funk, earth than fruit. Nothing sexy, more wanting to announce presence w authority =) I liked it but was not what I expected. Wish I saved some for day 2. Zalto Burg. Gldnhr. 14% — a month ago