This is fucking right now. Gorgeous, enough hedonistic quality but retains balance and complexity. Smoked BBQ ribs, roasted coffee, mesquite charcoal, bacon fat, talcum, leather, vanilla, mulberry compote with a hint of overripe blue fruit. It has sinew and grit, but there’s appropriate richness on the palate to balance its structure. Tannins are a touch drying, but I love the character that brings to it. Young but to good now, properly stored I could see this hitting 20 years no problem. Perfect with a bacon cheeseburger w/ grilled onion. Curious how ‘15 and ‘16 vintages will stack up.
This is fucking right now. Gorgeous, enough hedonistic quality but retains balance and complexity. Smoked BBQ ribs, roasted coffee, mesquite charcoal, bacon fat, talcum, leather, vanilla, mulberry compote with a hint of overripe blue fruit. It has sinew and grit, but there’s appropriate richness on the palate to balance its structure. Tannins are a touch drying, but I love the character that brings to it. Young but to good now, properly stored I could see this hitting 20 years no problem. Perfect with a bacon cheeseburger w/ grilled onion. Curious how ‘15 and ‘16 vintages will stack up.
Nov 13th, 2019
I’m upping my rating over last year’s bottle... Amazing nose! Popcorn, dark chocolate, dark berry tapenade, savory earth... long finish. Can’t wait for next year and the next bottle.
I’m upping my rating over last year’s bottle... Amazing nose! Popcorn, dark chocolate, dark berry tapenade, savory earth... long finish. Can’t wait for next year and the next bottle.
Sep 3rd, 2019Savory, earthy. By the second night it really opened up with an expansive finish. Good now but I'd like to taste what happens in 5 to 10 years.
Savory, earthy. By the second night it really opened up with an expansive finish. Good now but I'd like to taste what happens in 5 to 10 years.
Jun 21st, 2018
This wine is all about pleasure, sweet and broad but next to a lighter touched Côte Rotie the American Oak felt very strong. Not a fair comparison really, maybe more like a Guigal “La La” style? Nevertheless still very good.
This wine is all about pleasure, sweet and broad but next to a lighter touched Côte Rotie the American Oak felt very strong. Not a fair comparison really, maybe more like a Guigal “La La” style? Nevertheless still very good.
Dec 28th, 2018
My favorite Syrah. Vanilla, baked red fruit, baking spices, and soft finish. Simply the best!
My favorite Syrah. Vanilla, baked red fruit, baking spices, and soft finish. Simply the best!
Dec 10th, 2018
Layered and rich paired with post-Thanksgiving duck soup, couldn’t wait to open
Layered and rich paired with post-Thanksgiving duck soup, couldn’t wait to open
Nov 26th, 2018
One of the best Syrahs. If you can't have an Hermitage, this is a very close second.
One of the best Syrahs. If you can't have an Hermitage, this is a very close second.
Sep 24th, 2017
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
