August 16, 2022 - Rich dark plum and minerality
October 1, 2021 - Dark and aged with plum and spice
February 17, 2019 - Inky dark purple. Plum and roses on the nose and palate with soft well integrated tannins. Medium length finish. Very nice. Wish that I had more...
February 6, 2019 - Still plenty of life left
May 28, 2018 - Beautiful wine. Still has like
July 24, 2017 - More sage/leather/tobacco notes than fruit at this stage, but still well balanced and lush
May 23, 2016 - Brought to Dave and Inger's for BBQ. For me, this was way over the top, too port-like, and with too much heat (even at 55-60 deg). I had hoped that it would come into better balance after the previous bottle a few years ago, but it was not to be. A couple of people at the BBQ liked it but it is not a style for me -- even with hearty BBQ food. Oh well, good that I didn't buy too many. I bought this back at a time when my purchasing decisions were too driven by reviews and scores and not enough by the styles of wine that I like.
March 20, 2016 - Big rich Napa Syrah blend that coats your mouth. Drinking wonderfully right now and could last a year or two but no need to wait as it is well balanced now.
June 28, 2015 - Deep garnet colour, clear and showing not a hint of brown on the edge of the glass, this syrah opens with an expressive and powerful nose of violet candy and a suggestion of dark berries. Fruit forward but not a sweet fruit bomb, it is concentrated and decidedly "big" without being too showy, Layers of blackberry and pomegranate, with hints of boysenberry (yes we're talking Dannon from the 70's) on the medium long finish. No black pepper here, but milder pink peppercorns abound. With apologies to those who feel this wine is at its peak, I am holding my last bottle a few years to see whether this has hit the top of the curve. This has aged beautifully for a new works syrah, and I think it has legs, so to speak.
April 8, 2015 - Opened and let it breathe in the bottle for about 2 hours before began drinking it. Very dark in color. STill a decent amount of fruit for the age. It is smooth with a decent finish. I think this wine has peaked and would drink it now.