Jay Kline

9.1

Poured into a decanted about an hour prior to service and presented double-blind. The 2019 “Lily’s Garden” pours a deep garnet with a bit of purple and a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with black bramble fruit, purple flowers, a touch of the animal and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The alcohol is elevated; calling it high. The finish is medium+. I called Syrah from France, from the Northern Rhône, Croze-Hermitage from a recent warmer vintage like 2019. Dangit…I got the variety right but I should have considered Australia with the elevated alcohol. This is a fairly classic Aussie Shiraz that certainly gives off a French vibe but the fruit and alcohol give it away. Drink now through 2034. — a month ago

Jay Eagan

9.8

Another great Rhonè — 3 years ago

with Kristine

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Crunchy Croze « on the fruit ». Open nose, soft and fresh mouth with a nice volume typical of fairly natural wines. Beautiful, soft shades support the primary explosive notes of black, purple, iris, peppery and smoked fruits. Immediate pleasure, very greedy. Very nice wine to share as early as the aperitif.

Croze croquant sur le fruit. Nez ouvert, bouche souple et fraîche avec un beau volume typique des vins assez natures. De belles nuances réglissées, soutiennent les notes explosives primaires de fruits noirs, violette, iris, poivrées et fumées. Plaisir immédiat, très gourmand. Vin très sympa à partager dès l’apéro. — 4 years ago

Devin Brown

9.0

Getting better and better. Better get some more! — 7 months ago

Karen Tripson

9.0

I love this! — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Crunchy Croze.. Jucy Syrah. Magnum format. Perfect for friendly moments. — 3 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.3

Smokey, anise, eucalyptus, and blueberry cream. Acid over tannin with almost underripe blueberry. Elegant. Reminiscent of a well made Croze Hermitage with great length and purity of fruit. Well done. Drink now. — 4 years ago

Sébastien F

8.9

Nez fruité, sucrosité, maque de fraîcheur — 8 months ago

Matt Nason

9.0

It’s herbs, it’s oxidized it’s marzipan, it has that bright citrus acidity, almonds on the finish. Not spectacular but finding a white Croze is rough here in Texas. — 2 years ago

Devin Brown

9.3

Big bold wine. Juicy! Requires food as a result. But love it! — 4 years ago