Doug Powers

9.4

Bacon fat, smoky, very northern Rhône-like aromas and flavors, with a very cool climate “vibe” (12.4% ABV), great acid and freshness, I am very much a huge fan, long, lingering finish!! — a month ago

with Jim

Joe Gillies

9.4

Every time I drink, I'm amazed that I got several of these at $9. For being 15 years old, this is drinking beautifully. Elegant and smooth. — 4 years ago

Charlie Tapp

8.9

Dark fruit, eucalyptus and black tea. — 4 years ago

Simone Pizzi

9.2

Excellent entry level from this natural wine producer. This vintage is very fruity and rich in aromas going from fresh red cherries and raspberries to intense blackcurrant and blackberries, with a spicy little touch. Excellent drinkability with a good nerve, very soft texture and a savoury finish. Healthy ripe grapes and warm southern mediterranean wind.
A wine to enjoy young, fresh and easy, it paired well with veal skewers with mustard sauce and sautés veggies. — 5 years ago

Makhanna Seerattan

10

Rich really liked. Peppery, little tangy but smooth. Air it. That really makes it nice — 3 months ago

William Feinstein

9.2

About as good as grenache gets. Bright sour cherries followed by anise and black tea. Savory and balanced. — 3 years ago

with Maryalice

William Hughes

9.2

Seventy-five plus year vines make me happy. Plenty of acidity balanced by lean, yet round, tannins. Savory raspberries and cherries with rhubarb and a little bay leaf. Yum! — 4 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Just an incredible 14 year old #syrah from Wind Gap that’s just screaming Crozes-Hermitage or Cornas in the glass. Cured meat, bacon fat, black olive followed by a deep well of brooding black fruit aromas. Palate is fresh with salivating acidity, aged fruit, coffee, dark chocolate and ethereal tannins on a long finish. Beautiful wine, especially for $53 for 6 bottles at WineBid (before shipping.)
— 3 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Black cherry, dusty tannin, tar and roses, still surprisingly primary 🌹💥 — 4 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

When a Cali Syrah clocks in at 12.9%, I get a little nervous that I’m about to drink a statement and not a wine. My nervousness was unfounded. Nose is bright, with sniff-able acids, but lots of other stuff too: green olive, tiny red berries, crushed rock powder, dry-cured salami. Soft and flavorful, the interplay of low-toned savory flavors and zingy acids does a treble/bass thing on the palate. Finish is pretty long. Nice wine! — 4 years ago