2014 Drew Family Cellars Syrah Perli Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  5/12/2021 - glou.sf wrote:

  This felt quite shut down and didn’t show much. Maybe in an awkward phase right now? I also felt like I miss some of the savory characters I love so much in Syrah. I do think there is a lovely wine underneath, but unfortunately this was my only bottle.

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  3/17/2021 - NoahCap wrote:

  This wine is fantastic- and I am no great fan of California Syrah. The occasional bottle can be great, but too many are just are not for me. The only reason I bought this is that it was recommended (and discounted) by my local wine guy, who has steered me to excellent stuff over the years.
  
  To me, in California the Syrah grape gets too easily overblown, over-extracted, and inky to fully enjoy. Sometimes these CA wines are so "hot" that I can't tell the difference between a Syrah, Cabernet, Zinfandel, or even a Pinot, for that matter. But this wine is not like that at all; it has a California identity with plenty of Northern Rhone flavors. There is a definite New World fruitiness of blueberries/blackberries/mulberries as well as an Old World savory, black olive, smoky character that I love so much. Oak is subtle. This wine is worlds away from Central Coast, or Napa. Incredibly youthful at 7 years old- bright purple and not a hint of bricking. Highly recommended for fans of New and Old World Syrah alike.

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  9/26/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Such a pretty wine. Chiseled layers of flavor on a soft, plush frame. Raspberry, purple flowers, grill smoke, steak au poivre, plum, and licorice. Mocha emerges with some air.
  
  Tim Fish (WS) wrote "this is too demure for its own good", and I kind of get what he means. It does feel like it needs just the tiniest pat on the back in order to break through to the next level. That said, it's so focused, pure, and delicious that it's hard to care. Should make old bones; recommend a decant if opening over the next couple of years.

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