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San Simeon Syrah reveals deep color, round tannins, and plush mouthfeel with i... San Simeon Syrah reveals deep color, round tannins, and plush mouthfeel with intense flavors and aromas, such as boysenberry, ripe plum, and pomegranate. The lengthy finish shows vanilla, oak spice, and cinnamon nuances from barrel-aging. From the... more

Very aromatic. Saline, iron, green olive, orange peel oil, purple flowers - mo... Very aromatic. Saline, iron, green olive, orange peel oil, purple flowers - mountain laurel. Pepperoni and salami. Green herb, sage, smoke, black pepper, Middle Eastern spice. Both red and black fruits, though more black fruit than usual. Firm acid.... more

The 2020 Syrah Foothills Reserve wafts up with a darkly alluring blend of salt... The 2020 Syrah Foothills Reserve wafts up with a darkly alluring blend of salt-cured meat with black olive, white pepper and grilled sage. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness, quickly contrasted by a salty wave of tart wild berry fruits, further... more

Aromas of ripe berries arise in a wash of sandalwood and mocha. Licorice, whit... Aromas of ripe berries arise in a wash of sandalwood and mocha. Licorice, white pepper, and soy sauce are unveiled on first sip. Big and ripe, the palate offers chocolate mint bolstered by crushed stone. Tannins are round and welcoming, while spices,... more

Gust Syrah has intricate flavors of black pepper and savoriness intermingled w... Gust Syrah has intricate flavors of black pepper and savoriness intermingled with black and blue fruit. With ample tannin and texture this wine has beautiful concentration, tension, and ageability. After 12 months of aging in barrels the wine is... more

Step into the wild with the 2021 County Line Syrah Sonoma Coast. A deep, mesme... Step into the wild with the 2021 County Line Syrah Sonoma Coast. A deep, mesmerizing violet color extends to the nose, joining dark fruited bramble notes of blackberry jam. Flavorsome hints of black pepper, mixed olives, wild mushrooms, and cured game... more

Fresh plum and violet are juxtaposed by smoked meat and graphite in the delica... Fresh plum and violet are juxtaposed by smoked meat and graphite in the delicate aromas of this wine. Hinting at blue and blackberries, this Syrah takes on lighter notes of apricot blossom and orange zest as it develops in the glass. Black pepper is... more

Plum, blackberry, and violet followed by white pepper and toasted cacao. This ... Plum, blackberry, and violet followed by white pepper and toasted cacao. This 100% Syrah is full bodied with firm mountain tannins and a long, spicy finish. more

All Syrah from the same rows of Z Block that I’ve been getting for years, th... All Syrah from the same rows of Z Block that I’ve been getting for years, this wine has an electrifying color and offers abundant aromatics of bacon fat, blackberries, black pepper, chocolate and lavender. The mouth is medium-bodied, silky and... more

Very dark black-purple. Verging on opaque. Iris, blackberry, charcuterie, and ... Very dark black-purple. Verging on opaque. Iris, blackberry, charcuterie, and fresh cream spill from the glass. Mouthwatering! On the palate, medium-full bodied with typical Syrah flavors of blackberry, game, white pepper, and violets. Oh so good.... more

The 2020 Syrah Williamson-Doré Vineyard is another super-impressive wine in t... The 2020 Syrah Williamson-Doré Vineyard is another super-impressive wine in this range from Foxen. Bright red-toned fruit, iron, cedar, tobacco, white pepper and herbs all race across the palate. I love the energy and tension here. Range: 93-95 The... more

This 2021 vintage has a complex array of aromas and flavors that only come abo... This 2021 vintage has a complex array of aromas and flavors that only come about with extended cluster hang time. Very dark in color with silky and full bodied texture. Blackberry, black currant, gunpowder, and black licorice flavors. Beautiful long... more

The En Chamberlin Vineyard saw the planting of 10 more stony acres in 2000. Gr... The En Chamberlin Vineyard saw the planting of 10 more stony acres in 2000. Grafted on phyloxera resistant rootstock, it's another first for the region. Roasted thyme, gravy, salted plums, porcini mushrooms, mocha, black pudding and charred bark on the... more

Stately and emphatic, the 2020 Rim Rock leads with a focused nose of violets, ... Stately and emphatic, the 2020 Rim Rock leads with a focused nose of violets, lavender, sage, spice, incense, and wild blackberries. The palate underscores the wine's focus with concentration and a gratifying combination of fruit purity and elegant... more

his is the first wine from the stunning hillside estate property overlooking t... his is the first wine from the stunning hillside estate property overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley. With steep elevations and diverse low nutrient soils, this vineyard is comprised of a combination of clay loam soils and limestone outcroppings on a... more

Aromatically the wine is intriguingly savory, with notes of salted meat, and f... Aromatically the wine is intriguingly savory, with notes of salted meat, and fresh cracked pepper alongside the combination of red and blackberry fruits. On the palate, the wine is balanced with good acidity and well-integrated tannins, and a long,... more

A multi-layered beauty; perfumed, lovely. Super dark rose. Broken, unfiltered ... A multi-layered beauty; perfumed, lovely. Super dark rose. Broken, unfiltered cigarette, Amaro. Densely colored with a shimmering red rim. Giving, yet just an inch at a time. One to ponder. One to enjoy. Blend: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier The 2018 Syrah The... more

Dark Garnet in color, the wine gives aromas of sweet tobacco and raspberry. Th... Dark Garnet in color, the wine gives aromas of sweet tobacco and raspberry. The palate bursts with pomegranate and spice followed by a long finish. True to Klinker Brick style, the wine is balanced with juicy acidity and a fine tannin structure. Pairs... more

Notes of blackberry with coffee, nutmeg and smoke undertones. It’s full-bodi... Notes of blackberry with coffee, nutmeg and smoke undertones. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Elegant and balanced on the palate with a creamy texture and supple, smoky character. Long finish. Drink in 2024. With grapes coming from a vineyard... more

This Nina Lee is packed with summer red berries flavors. A hint of violet on t... This Nina Lee is packed with summer red berries flavors. A hint of violet on the nose as well as some peppery notes. The structure is firm and the finish is vibrant. The 2018 Syrah Nina Lee offers up a rich, chocolaty, nicely concentrated style in its... more