Delmas Wines
Walla Walla Valley Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Much lighter bodied in style than most WA Syrahs. Bit of funk upfront on the nose and palate, with some pepper in the middle, and a jammy finish. Very young.
Much lighter bodied in style than most WA Syrahs. Bit of funk upfront on the nose and palate, with some pepper in the middle, and a jammy finish. Very young.
Feb 24th, 2019
The 2016 Delmas Syrah is a head-turning wine that takes its seat at the high table in Washington Syrah. Sourced from the highly acclaimed SJR Vineyard, the Syrah is connected with 7.25% Viognier in the co-ferment and saw limited new oak prior to bottling. This instantly impressess as it exudes heady aromas of red currant jelly, cigar ash, blood orange rind, barn floor, crushed wet gravel and Asian spices which all come together beautifully and continue to bring you back to the glass for more. On the palate this silky, smooth and seductive red is well balanced and laced with flavors of cranberries, pomegranate, Mandarin orange, red cherry candy, peat moss and Umami. This has incredible range, precision, purity and focus from start to finish. Overall, this is a completely compelling wine from winemaker, Billo Naravane, which will cellar beautifully for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2030- 96
The 2016 Delmas Syrah is a head-turning wine that takes its seat at the high table in Washington Syrah. Sourced from the highly acclaimed SJR Vineyard, the Syrah is connected with 7.25% Viognier in the co-ferment and saw limited new oak prior to bottling. This instantly impressess as it exudes heady aromas of red currant jelly, cigar ash, blood orange rind, barn floor, crushed wet gravel and Asian spices which all come together beautifully and continue to bring you back to the glass for more. On the palate this silky, smooth and seductive red is well balanced and laced with flavors of cranberries, pomegranate, Mandarin orange, red cherry candy, peat moss and Umami. This has incredible range, precision, purity and focus from start to finish. Overall, this is a completely compelling wine from winemaker, Billo Naravane, which will cellar beautifully for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2030- 96
Feb 14th, 2019
2016. Funk up front, light, 92% Syrah, 8% Viognier. Jammy finish, a bit of green pepper, great mouthfeel, really nice wine.
2016. Funk up front, light, 92% Syrah, 8% Viognier. Jammy finish, a bit of green pepper, great mouthfeel, really nice wine.
Oct 11th, 2018
Last bottle of the 2016, time to go shopping
SJR bottle
Last bottle of the 2016, time to go shopping
SJR bottle
Sticking with previous score, I forgot how good this was. 1 bottle left
Their 2016 Syrah SJR Vineyard is a wine from this estate. A blend of 91.6% Syrah and 8.4 Viognier that spent 14 months in 60% new French oak,
estate was created by Steve and Mary Delmas Robertson and focuses on their estate SJR Vineyard located in the Rocks region of Walla Walla. Their daughter Brooke Delmas Robertson manages the farming, and the wines are made by Billo Naravane.
Sticking with previous score, I forgot how good this was. 1 bottle left
Their 2016 Syrah SJR Vineyard is a wine from this estate. A blend of 91.6% Syrah and 8.4 Viognier that spent 14 months in 60% new French oak,
estate was created by Steve and Mary Delmas Robertson and focuses on their estate SJR Vineyard located in the Rocks region of Walla Walla. Their daughter Brooke Delmas Robertson manages the farming, and the wines are made by Billo Naravane.
Definitely not a California Syrah, light in color unlike my favorite Albans but such a great nose & lingering taste. SJR is the way to go
Jeb 97, I can’t disagree🤷🏼♂️
His thoughts as follows
Their 2016 Syrah SJR Vineyard is a beautiful, classic wine from this estate as well as the finest wine I’ve tasted from them. A blend of 91.6% Syrah and 8.4 Viognier that spent 14 months in 60% new French oak,
Definitely not a California Syrah, light in color unlike my favorite Albans but such a great nose & lingering taste. SJR is the way to go
Jeb 97, I can’t disagree🤷🏼♂️
His thoughts as follows
Their 2016 Syrah SJR Vineyard is a beautiful, classic wine from this estate as well as the finest wine I’ve tasted from them. A blend of 91.6% Syrah and 8.4 Viognier that spent 14 months in 60% new French oak,
