Deep ruby-purple, the 2019 Gibson Block Syrah has a core of cassis and soaring violet perfume with accents of coffee beans, dark chocolate, aniseed and mint. The full-bodied palate is powerful and concentrated with broody, iron-laced... Read More
This has a fragrant nose of violets, rose hips, rose petals, strawberries and red plums. Juicy and fruity with a medium body and creamy tannins. Lightly jammy fruit character, but very fresh and delicious.... Read More
This is a second label for Owen Roe that delivers a lot of quality and value. Aromas of freshly brewed coffee, plum and whole tangerine are followed by flavors that are defter and more elegant than the aromas might suggest. SEAN... Read More
A beautiful red that will best many a Châteauneuf du Pape, the 2023 Côtes Du Rhône comes from vines around the estate planted in sandy soils with a touch of clay and is not destemmed and was brought up all in... Read More
In classic Chave style this starts out with all of the cracked pepper, lavender and gamey notes Syrah in a perfect spot can give you. Then you find the lightness that sets Chave apart from the pack. Not that the weight is missing,... Read More
The 2018 Syrah Haley is a stunning Syrah from 25-year-old vines in the Rockpile vineyard (2,010 feet elevation) made with 40% whole cluster and aged 18 months in 80% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it is deeply scented with... Read More
The 2022 Cornas Cuvée Jana brings another level of density and depth, with serious blue fruits, roasted meats, liquid violets, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, it has a flawlessly balanced,... Read More
A firm and structured red with a medium to full body, taut, slightly coarse tannins and plenty of dark and blue fruit underneath. Broad and mouth-filling with a moderate finish. Drink or hold.
The 2023 Bolgheri Rosso boasts a youthful medium ruby red color, while the nose is pretty and floral with aromas of dusty earth, mixed berries, fresh herbs, and violets. The palate has a lot of focus and a bright, refreshing spine... Read More
The 2022 Christo is bold and explosive in the glass. A rush of blackberry, dried herbs, menthol, licorice, chocolate, lavender and scorched earth opens first. This ample, generous Syrah-based red has so much to offer. Its potent,... Read More
The 2021 Syrah Estate Les Titans is one of the best wines I have tasted from Peay. Inky dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, chocolate, licorice, cured meat and blackberry saturate the palate in this dense, explosive Syrah.... Read More
Big, bold and generous, the 2020 Singularity, made entirely from 100% Syrah, offers gobs of smoked black raspberry essences with peppercorn notes, smoked lavender and cured sausages. The palate is full-bodied, firm and expressive,... Read More
We haven't seen an entry level Northern Rhone Syrah under $20 in years. This is a textbook Northern Rhone Syrah and if you like cool climate reds, do not miss this! The Cornas master Vincent Paris knocks it out of the park... Read More
