May 4, 2023 - Double decanted prior to serving. Poured along with a 2017 Domaine Thalabert Crozes Hermitage as a contrast in Syrahs from two different regions.
Walla Walla wine poured dark in glass, opaque. Nose and flavors of dark berries with some meatiness. Black pepper spice which I enjoy on syrah. Ripe tannins, good dose of glycerin complete the long finish on this Syrah. Much improved over last tasting, should continue to develop in bottle. Quite nice now, still hard to believe this was $108/case?? Cameron delivers the good again on his sub $10/btl wines.
April 27, 2023 - Drank in 1 day with a ~3-hour bottle decant.
Deep purple, almost completely opaque. Aromas of blackberry, oak, minor floral notes, with some alcohol scent. "Supple" entry seems appropriate in this case. Flavors dominated by dark fruit and oak, and a bit peppery. Chewy tannins were almost overpowering in this wine, likely a welcomed attribute if paired with the correct food. Not overly acidic, fairly dry, appropriate bitterness. Not perfectly balanced, but good for $9.
Overall, I would characterize this as fruit- and oak-dominated tannin bomb with minimal complexity. Straightforward and approachable now after a number of years in the bottle. Definitely a QPR winner. Probably has the stuffing to go for another few years, but why wait?
May 7, 2022 - Decanted for 8 hours. And...meh. why would anyone want this much new oak in a syrah?
October 25, 2021 - Decanted for a couple hours. Very fruit forward, overly extracted, nothing to write home to mom about. Very mediocre.
For $9 I guess it's worth it? But is it worth your time?
June 18, 2021 - Decanted for a couple hours. Very fruit forward, simple, nothing exciting.
June 10, 2021 - A beautiful deep, deep ruby. Smokey or a touch of Salmon on the nose. Wow. Powerful on the palate in a tongue coating way. Nice tannins. OK, we really liked this wine. I would buy it if I could get my hands on it.
June 2, 2021 - This note is for the half that was in the fridge for 3 days (uncorked). Was still very good! Smooth/mellow and not dull at all. With steak sandwich with spicy mayo. Did very well. Continuation of the "good with spicy food" theme
May 6, 2021 - Chicken Chile Verde. Was fine complement. Even with fresh jalapeno salsa. Warning - a bit thick and heavy
April 17, 2021 - This was very good despite it being early to drink. Juicy, fruity, and bold. I think it will get better on day 2.
Agree with other reviews that this is a definite drinker and great QPR.
April 8, 2021 - PnP. Very new world style, ripe, hot, tannic but easy quaffer.