Patrick Derdeyn

9.3

I'm so impressed by the complexity in this for such a young wine. How often do you hear CA syrahs being compared to N. Rhone? Way too much right? Well, how many CA syrahs out there are cold climate, coming in at 12.0%, and bringing the funk? This starts interesting with a soft fruit nod and then ends with an earthy funk punch. Could potentially be a dead ringer for a fine St. Joseph with another 7-8 years. — 9 years ago

Bruce Seideman

9.3

Open the cigar box and breathe it in. This has a hint of licorice and packs a powerful punch. Loved it 15 years after purchase — 9 years ago

yousef saed

9.1

Like tropical punch. — 9 years ago

Phoebe Lowe

9.3

Full bodied, smooth balanced, big punch of fruit from Old school grapes. Deep purple inc colour — 10 years ago

with Andie

Matthew Beninati

9.2

Full fruit punch up front, then fades quickly away. I've seen people compare this to northern rhone, but it lacks that earthy complexity. One trick pony, but the trick is dam good. — 10 years ago

Adam Lord

9.4

60% Grenache 40% Syrah
Interesting. Real punch — 11 years ago

R. Addison Wehrfritz

9.2

Brett and barnyard aromas punch you in the nose upon first whiff, grape juice underbelly becomes apparent with a second whiff. Increased barrel aging and the inclusion of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon imparts a touch more complexity, acidity, and astringency than its baby brother Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend "Justification". — 11 years ago

with Melissa

Jeff Totoritis

8.9

Big zin. Cig sin. Win win. Not that much couldn't cover the spread. Partial win wine with big punch of fruit. — 11 years ago

Chris Tanghe

9.3

Packing a liqueur dipped bacon punch with years ahead. — 11 years ago

Angelica Bazarski

9.8

Delish. Little oaky but light with great fruit notes. — 12 years ago

Erin Barrett

9.3

Love love love. This is a wonderful, easy drinking, no food necessary wine. Super juicy, like fruit punch. Subtle funk to it. Not tannic, medium acid. Great price point. — 9 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.5

Quiet beast. On the nose, you think it's going to punch you in the face like a 1999s Mike Tyson jab... once you actually try the wine, it's equivalent to Michaelangelo's sculpture of David: masterpiece. Soft. Velvety. Memorable. — 9 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.3

Just bottled. 2014 silencieux is singing right now. This needs to develop and become more expressive. More viscosity/punch than silenciuex but not quite complex enough right now with the tannins. — 9 years ago

Mike Blom

9.0

Fun raspberry, cherry, juicy blackberry aromas. Viognier adds a another dimension to the palette.
Develops more depth with aeration and time in the decanter. Overall fun wine that will develop more with another year in the bottle. — 10 years ago

Andrea Emdad

8.9

Frank and Claire approved. Back to reality, but first, there is more fun to be had. — 10 years ago

Diane Grant

9.6

All time favorite! Very smooth and packs a punch! — 11 years ago

Maddie DeWitt

9.5

Hawaiian punch. Meant as a compliment. — 11 years ago

David David

9.3

Vanilla, spice, mild tannins. Still so much punch for a 17 year old. 1998 was a good year. — 11 years ago

Megan Hughes

9.3

Really takes the edge off an interesting day. First sip, powerful punch. Another Randy Young special — 11 years ago

with David

David Koenen

8.9

This is a steady performer. Packs a punch, definitely in the greater years. Quite modern. On day three (!) it showed it's stuff. — 12 years ago

E & K G

9.1

Fruit, fruit and more fruit! Packing a lot of punch here vs the 2014. Not overpowering or too ripe, great balance and skill from the producer. — 9 years ago

Nic Z

9.3

Too too young. Packs a "fruit punch" — 9 years ago

James Forsyth

9.0

Mid to light weight but packs a punch with intense red fruit and savory elements. A little earthiness on the nose is a nod to the Old World. Tasty (and flexible) with the various dishes enjoyed this evening. — 9 years ago

with Cara

Dave Carruthers

9.2

Beautiful, smoooooth medium body Brunello with lots of flavour with no big punch in the mouth and no alcohol burn. Well done :-) — 9 years ago

Sylvia

9.5

Has punch, not really a jab, more like an uppercut, medium rare finish, the rope is red and smooth but not cotton smooth but like unwashed and unused cotton smooth like I've used it a lot and I need to wash it , the feeling tastes like endless opportunities like star gazing in New York with mixed feelings because you can't see the stars and your red wine is actually in a white wine glass — 10 years ago

Kecia Bird

9.2

Kecia had this 11 years ago

Robert Branden Shine

9.1

Blackberry, dark chocolate, earth, and rounded out oak take over the nose. On the palette heavy blueberry, light lavender, enduring tannin. Not to mention an awesome little punch in the mouth California Syrahs produce. — 11 years ago

Magno González

9.0

Incrível como isso aqui inicia levinho, raso na abertura e vai ganhando gravitas com aeração. Framboesas e amoras super bem definidas, seivoso, com um tanininho pra dar punch. Delicioso. — 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.8

2010 Cellar Hand 'Punch Down' Red of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet from Okanagan, BC, Canada. Dark and spicy, black cherry, plum, forest floor and black pepper. Lively finish. Nice jug. #canada #okanagan #sommelier #restaurant #nomnom #food #wine — 12 years ago

Sam Zavari

9.0

Fruit punch! Light and soft. Like a mouthful of Swedish Berries candy. Incredibly thirst quenching. — 12 years ago