Venge Vineyards

Block I-4 Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah

9.46 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Syrah
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose reveals, nice freshness, creamy, ripe; blackberries, black plum, an array of purple fruits, black licorice down to the core of anise, deep sweet tarriness, light pepper, dark spice, limestone minerals, big vanilla, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg, crushed rocks, sandstone style minerals, underbrush with lavender & violets.

The body is full with soft, dark, tarry, slightly sticky tannins. Delicious wire to wire. Fresh, juicy and ripe. Blackberries, black plum, an array of purple fruits, black licorice to the core of anise, deep sweet tarriness, light pepper, dark spice, limestone minerals, big vanilla, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg, cigar, tobacco, leather, crushed rocks, sandstone style minerals, underbrush with lavender & violets. Lovely round acidy. The long, rich, lush, ripe, well balanced finish is persistent and absolutely delicious.

With 5-6 years in bottle, this one has the potential for a two or point higher score.

Photos of; Venge tasting room, barrel hold, winemaking building and Estate vines.

The nose reveals, nice freshness, creamy, ripe; blackberries, black plum, an array of purple fruits, black licorice down to the core of anise, deep sweet tarriness, light pepper, dark spice, limestone minerals, big vanilla, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg, crushed rocks, sandstone style minerals, underbrush with lavender & violets.

The body is full with soft, dark, tarry, slightly sticky tannins. Delicious wire to wire. Fresh, juicy and ripe. Blackberries, black plum, an array of purple fruits, black licorice to the core of anise, deep sweet tarriness, light pepper, dark spice, limestone minerals, big vanilla, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg, cigar, tobacco, leather, crushed rocks, sandstone style minerals, underbrush with lavender & violets. Lovely round acidy. The long, rich, lush, ripe, well balanced finish is persistent and absolutely delicious.

With 5-6 years in bottle, this one has the potential for a two or point higher score.

Photos of; Venge tasting room, barrel hold, winemaking building and Estate vines.

Jan 29th, 2019
Bob Schroeck

Drank on 11/22/2019; Vintage 2106

Drank on 11/22/2019; Vintage 2106

Nov 24th, 2019
Armando Klein

Whoa. Hang on, this is one incredible ride!! Beautiful. Dense, dark black fruit, garrigue and pan grille’. Love this wine!

Whoa. Hang on, this is one incredible ride!! Beautiful. Dense, dark black fruit, garrigue and pan grille’. Love this wine!

Nov 14th, 2018
Adam Hoogeveen

Adam had this 5 months ago

Adam had this 5 months ago

Nov 30th, 2023
Bryan Vogt

Bryan had this 3 years ago

Bryan had this 3 years ago

Mar 28th, 2021
D Fisher

D had this 4 years ago

D had this 4 years ago

Jan 22nd, 2020