| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Cypher Winery MonarchyPaso Robles Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
4/20/2024 - barrytaylor wrote: 92 pointsdeep color, round, ready |
| Red |
2017 Cypher Winery Fifth Element Kiler Canyon VineyardPaso Robles Red Blend more |
11/7/2023 - Mss0904 Likes this wine: 89 pointsBlack pepper, boysenberry and rhubarb, with slight finish of vanilla on the nose. Thick and syrupy, with slight acidity at initial taste. Blackberries and raisins are next. Didn’t change much after being open for a hour, other than the blackberries became more prominent and the finish was shorter. |
| Red |
2019 Cypher Winery SlayerPaso Robles Red Blend more |
8/31/2023 - Central Coast Sharon Likes this wine: NRVery dark fruit on the nose. The palate was exquisitely smooth and delicious. |
| Red |
2021 Cypher Winery Zinfandel Elemental Adelaida DistrictPaso Robles Templeton Gap District more |
8/31/2023 - Central Coast Sharon Likes this wine: NRDark in color. Spicy and yummy on the palate. A good balance of berries, dark fruit, spice and alcohol. Well balanced. |
| Red |
2017 Cypher Winery Theory ZPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
10/28/2023 - valecnik Likes this wine: 90 pointsThe question with Cypher wines is always, will there be adequate balance against the massive alcohol level and stewed fruit? Often there is, thanks to vibrant acid. That's somewhat the case here, but the 14.9% ABV just doesn't seem that aggressive in the first place. What you do get, though, are boatloads of oak and vanilla. They make for a smoky, decadent, sumptuous wine, if that's your thing. It's not a style I appreciate much these days, but drinking one every other year can be fun. Cheers to you, Cypher. You do what you do and you do it well. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery SlayerPaso Robles Red Blend more |
10/5/2023 - dirk21 wrote: 91 pointsReliably delicious Big fruit, leather, oak and acid perfectly balanced |
| Red |
2011 Cypher Winery SlayerPaso Robles Red Blend more |
4/7/2023 - Bellalisa99 wrote: 92 pointsDrinking well |
| Red |
2016 Cypher Winery Syrah Kiler Canyon VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
12/26/2022 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 92 pointsExcellent Syrah. Nicely aged. Very smooth. |
| Red |
2012 Cypher Winery LocoPaso Robles Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
6/1/2022 - YuriyG Likes this wine: 90 pointsDrinking nicely now. Good red fruit, a lot of depth, solid qpr. Jammy but not too jammy. Typical Cali Tempranillo acidity and some woody backbone. |
| Red |
2013 Cypher Winery Tannat TNTPaso Robles more |
9/5/2022 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 90 pointsThis is heresy! Who in California makes a tannat? Christian Tietje, of course. It is absolutely delicious. Approachable , with dark fruits, chocolate, maybe a little spice and smokiness. It is unique and such a treat to savor. |
| Red |
2013 Cypher Winery Mourvèdre El PelonPaso Robles more |
8/6/2022 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 89 pointsPowerful beautifully crafted wine. Showing some oxidation on the color, nose and palate. Dried fruits, leather, some earthiness. Big silky mouthfeel. Not a fruit bomb and very tasty with our Asian spiced beef brisket. |
| Red |
2013 Cypher Winery Grenache Drop Dead LegsPaso Robles more |
7/25/2022 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 90 pointsAs expected this wine impresses everyone who tries it. Beautiful fruit earth and wood on the nose and palate. Deep purple with red and dark ripe fruit. Subtle spice and oak. Full body and long finish. this wine gives you a lot to appreciate |
| Red |
2016 Cypher Winery HereticPaso Robles Petite Sirah more |
6/21/2022 - mlp1028 wrote: NRI enjoy this wine. Dark, intense, balanced with great fruit and fun to drink. Hints of cherry and cassis and leather, just fun |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery Mourvèdre El PelonPaso Robles more |
6/9/2022 - BRWC wrote: 67 pointsCorked, unfortunately. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery GrenachePaso Robles more |
6/5/2022 - barrytaylor Likes this wine: 88 pointsnice, ready |
| Red |
2013 Cypher Winery SlayerPaso Robles Red Blend more |
5/18/2022 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 92 pointsWith grass fed tri-tip steak. Indeed a slayer, an eye opener. Based on the Cabernet, the Petit Verdot, and the Malbec I sort of expected a lower-key Bordeaux vibe. I should have known better from Christopher at Anarchy (formerly at Cypher). The aroma and flavor leaps from the glass and parties in your mouth. Fruit and spice on the nose. On the palate, juicy red and dark berries with overtones of Asian spice. Solid berry core. Vibrant fruit core surrounded by sparkling cinnamon, nutmeg, and possibly anise with a hint of oak. Satisfying, food friendly acidity and a long clean finish. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery HereticPaso Robles Petite Sirah more |
4/13/2022 - rwerner wrote: 89 pointsThought the wine was simple, no complexity but drinkable. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery HereticPaso Robles Petite Sirah more |
3/31/2022 - barrytaylor wrote: 86 pointsdeep color, not special, only 1/2 hr air, may be better tomarow. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery Syrah One Tree Hill Block Los Alamos VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
3/13/2022 - barrytaylor Likes this wine: 90 pointsdeep color. 1 hr air to come into balance |
| Rosé |
2017 Cypher Winery EvanescencePaso Robles El Pomar District Rosé Blend more |
2/6/2022 - valecnik wrote: flawedThese are oxidizing and turning stewed. Last two bottles have displayed caramel flavors. So much for freshness from a screw cap. |
| Red |
2017 Cypher Winery SlayerPaso Robles Red Blend more |
1/27/2022 - valecnik Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is one of those instances where Cypher just gets it right. Their wines are always big, 14.8% ABV in this case, but this one is very, very bright, luminous even, with crackling acidity. Brooding dark grapes such as Petit Sirah, Tannat, and Petit Verdot weigh in with their blue and purple fruit flavors, augmented by plenty of smoky oak and vanilla. Comes across as significantly lighter on its feet than it might otherwise be, and proves to be a decadent treat without being overwhelming. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery Grenache Drop Dead LegsPaso Robles more |
1/10/2022 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 92 pointsI think this is Christian Tietje’s best wine. But now you need to get it at Anarchy—his new winery. It has cherries and spice and a perfect smooth medium body with a hint of oak. |
| Red |
2014 Cypher Winery Syrah One Tree Hill Block Los Alamos VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
12/23/2021 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 91 pointsAnother beautiful Cypher. Tietje keeps on knocking it out of the park. Aroma and palate take me back to Santa Barbara. Lots of red fruit and spice. Not jammy or overdone. Long finish with velvet mouthfeel |
| Red |
2013 Cypher Winery Louis CypherPaso Robles Red Blend more |
10/25/2021 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 90 pointsBig flavorful Portuguese tasting wine. Delicious |
| Rosé |
2017 Cypher Winery EvanescencePaso Robles El Pomar District Rosé Blend more |
9/21/2021 - valecnik Likes this wine: 89 pointsConsistent with prior. Got a strong cedar note this time on both nose and palate which added another pleasing dimension to this wine. |
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