January 28, 2024 - Corked, sadly.
December 21, 2023 - Pronounced nose of dried red cherry, sour red plum, dried rose, asparagus, blood, forest floor, and savory olive notes. Medium+ acidity, medium resolved tannins, and medium, somewhat diluted finish. I see what others may perceive as under-ripe, but I think this was a surprisingly good cool-climate Syrah that is still pleasurable for what it is.
September 25, 2022 - This was a gift from the winemaker. Fairly advanced for a 2012 but very n. Rhone in style with bacon fat and black pepper. Fruit has faded a bit but it’s a charming wine for sure
April 3, 2021 - Five Syrah, blind (four WA, one OR), plus two Reynvaan non-blind: Tasted blind. This wine was the fifth and final wine tasted. This was a total standout from the other four wines and, after the reveal, that's not surprising as the other four were Washington wines. The nose was shot through with a very interesting herbaceousness under the bright pepper-inflicted red fruit. Much more acidity than the other four wines, which makes me think this is probably the Oregon fruit. Quite Rhone-like, actually, with its briary/peppery character and great acidity. Delicious, and even better with food.
December 1, 2020 - Medium-bodied cooler climate. A bit acidic with a sour punch mid-palate, extended peppery finish. Held up day 2. Not a favorite of my spouse but I am enjoying thoroughly, nice weekday dinner accompaniment. No rush to drink my last one.
October 29, 2020 - Enjoyed the pairing this with homemade kalbi and kimchi. Very pinot-like with cranberry and pomegranate notes predominating on the palate. Day 2 brought a bit more fruit than day 1, so will give it a bit more air next time.
August 26, 2019 - On 2nd taste of this, it has really come around. It has entered the stage where it is enjoyable to drink as the acid has receded a bit. I'd still decant it and I think it has a few more years until we find the peak. Overall would recommend at this point - open the next bottle 2021?
August 11, 2019 - No rating. Not for me. Very not syrah. Mostly tart cherry. Acquired taste i expect. Give me rocks or give me not.
May 16, 2019 - Pours a medium pale garnet, nose is a pretty blend of sweet cherry, stems, and pepper. Palate is just a wall of acid, air helped a tad but there's just not much to taste here. I disagree with other's that it's a matter of preference between cold and warm climate Syrah, I love N. Rhone syrah, and this is leaner and more under-ripe than any I've ever had, and in general I prefer leaner wines with moderate alcohol. I enjoy this Winery/Goodfellow, but this is a firm pass based on the two bottles I've tried.
December 2, 2018 - The disparate reviews are really interesting to me. I strongly feel that they really are more about expectations than about quality. As a lighter-bodied Syrah, this is quite delicious.
If you've never loved a 12.8% Syrah, you probably won't love this one. But if you have, you may find this one quite appealing.