Big Basin Vineyards

Rattlesnake Rock Syrah

9.112 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Syrah
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Michael Sinowitz

On the savory side of Syrah, earthy, forest floor, nice acidity. Blind, could be a northern Rhone red.

On the savory side of Syrah, earthy, forest floor, nice acidity. Blind, could be a northern Rhone red.

Sep 17th, 2016
Rhonely Boy

Clear medium ruby-garnet on sight.
Northern Rhone-esque pleasure on the nose. Clean, med+ red and black raspeberry, with green peppercorn and barrel notes. Nose is greater than medium(-) acid driven body, which matches scent observations. Tiny black sediment specs in the bottom of glass. Long finish. Drink over the next three years.

Very tasty, and am impressed how the wine has evolved from initial release.

Clear medium ruby-garnet on sight.
Northern Rhone-esque pleasure on the nose. Clean, med+ red and black raspeberry, with green peppercorn and barrel notes. Nose is greater than medium(-) acid driven body, which matches scent observations. Tiny black sediment specs in the bottom of glass. Long finish. Drink over the next three years.

Very tasty, and am impressed how the wine has evolved from initial release.

Mar 6th, 2018
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

Lavender, savory notes, developing nicely

Lavender, savory notes, developing nicely

Jun 21st, 2014
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

Eye opening. Cote Rotie selections from the new world next to old world.

Eye opening. Cote Rotie selections from the new world next to old world.

Nov 10th, 2013
M. Ventre

M. had this 9 years ago

M. had this 9 years ago

Mar 24th, 2015
JP Caldcleugh

JP had this 10 years ago

JP had this 10 years ago

Dec 18th, 2013
Tom Keenan

Tom had this 6 months ago

Tom had this 6 months ago

Sep 27th, 2023
Tom Keenan

Tom had this 2 years ago

Tom had this 2 years ago

Dec 27th, 2021
Alex Fishman

Alex had this 7 years ago

Alex had this 7 years ago

Mar 25th, 2017
Alex Fishman

Alex had this 7 years ago

Alex had this 7 years ago

Mar 25th, 2017