Lillian Winery
California Syrah
California, USA
Have not had this producer since the 2005 vintage so I was happy to see it on the list . TBH one of the reasons I selected this was I knew the other diners at my table would likely enjoy it more than I would , once again I assumed and you know the rest. Right from the first sniff I was very happy. A nose of violets, mushrooms and earth. In the mouth a word I do not often use , savory. What pleased me the most was the lack of “heat” and the wonderful balance of fruit and acid. Tannins were close to resolved. The greatest feature of the wine was the complexity that developed on the nose and palate. . A characteristic I find lacking in many wines.
Have not had this producer since the 2005 vintage so I was happy to see it on the list . TBH one of the reasons I selected this was I knew the other diners at my table would likely enjoy it more than I would , once again I assumed and you know the rest. Right from the first sniff I was very happy. A nose of violets, mushrooms and earth. In the mouth a word I do not often use , savory. What pleased me the most was the lack of “heat” and the wonderful balance of fruit and acid. Tannins were close to resolved. The greatest feature of the wine was the complexity that developed on the nose and palate. . A characteristic I find lacking in many wines.
Aug 1st, 2021
A great Syrah from an Oregon Winery, but the grapes come from California. Made by the previous assistant wine maker of Sine Qua Non.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, licorice, wood, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
Well balanced and complex with a great mouthfeel. Delicious and yummy.
14.7% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
A great Syrah from an Oregon Winery, but the grapes come from California. Made by the previous assistant wine maker of Sine Qua Non.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, licorice, wood, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
Well balanced and complex with a great mouthfeel. Delicious and yummy.
14.7% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
Beautiful, after long decant, great fruit and balance. Long complex finish.
Beautiful, after long decant, great fruit and balance. Long complex finish.
Feb 24th, 2017
Learned from the best Syrah maker in the US and this shows it, great bottle.
Learned from the best Syrah maker in the US and this shows it, great bottle.
Oct 17th, 2016
