Dehlinger Winery
Estate Bottled Syrah
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
My first time with Dehlinger Syrah. I believe this ‘08 estate is all from their Altamont vineyard in the Russian River Valley.
Deep red/purple in the glass, hardly any bricking. Aromatics of ripe red and black berries, violets, and sweet spices. I don’t detect any savory notes and assuming no use of whole clusters as I don’t get any type of green/lifted profile. Even at 15-16yrs, this is deep with fruit…black raspberries, black currant, dark cocoa, fig, vein of sweetness down the middle, but with a coffee/mocha grippy finish. Followed over two days and, shockingly, held up just fine. Pop the corks and enjoy.
My first time with Dehlinger Syrah. I believe this ‘08 estate is all from their Altamont vineyard in the Russian River Valley.
Deep red/purple in the glass, hardly any bricking. Aromatics of ripe red and black berries, violets, and sweet spices. I don’t detect any savory notes and assuming no use of whole clusters as I don’t get any type of green/lifted profile. Even at 15-16yrs, this is deep with fruit…black raspberries, black currant, dark cocoa, fig, vein of sweetness down the middle, but with a coffee/mocha grippy finish. Followed over two days and, shockingly, held up just fine. Pop the corks and enjoy.
This wine was terrific with braised short ribs.
This wine was terrific with braised short ribs.
Jun 5th, 2017Earth and funk nose, big dark fruit, delicious.
Earth and funk nose, big dark fruit, delicious.
Oct 3rd, 2015
Big bold and luscious! A lot of alcohol but balanced and carrying it like a champ! A long life ahead of it. #harvestlunch
Big bold and luscious! A lot of alcohol but balanced and carrying it like a champ! A long life ahead of it. #harvestlunch
Sep 9th, 2014