Sanjay Posinasetty

9.4

Sick work dinner wine — 24 days ago

Jay Kline

9.6

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent both days though more of the typical Syrah characteristics seemed to be more pronounced on Day 2. The 2017 “Judge Family Vineyard” pours a deep, ruby purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of black and blue fruits: blackberries, mulberries, Marion berries, blueberries, and plums along with black pepper, olive brine, incense, new leather and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and immensely satisfying. This continues to be an utterly delicious example of Syrah from the New World with unmistakeable nods to the Old World. At this point, it still continues to benefit greatly from a few hours of air. Drink now with lots of patience and through 2037. — 9 months ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Apple, lemon, dried apricot, honey, peach, blood orange and hints of oak. Great acidity and balance. — 3 years ago

Ed Chin

9.1

Nice texture and fruit. — 22 days ago

Jess

9.2

Pale ruby color.
Aromas of blaxk cherry, cranberry, clove.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, vanilla, pomegranate, browned sugar, clove. Medium-soft, supple tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Apple, lemon curd, dried apricot, honey and blood orange. Bright acidity and good minerality. — 3 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

100 year anniversary ... not of the winery, but of the acquisition of the winery by the Cordier family--France is unreal! Deeply extracted, royal purple, opaque, medium plus to full bodied. Red cherry dominated on open but after an hour blackberry has taken over. Spices and a hint of vanilla in the background. Medium plus alcohol 14.5. Medium acidity. Tannins are still biting a bit. Super long length. I would recommend holding this at least another 2-3 years. The tannins will soften, and I suspect we will enjoy some tertiary flavors from the spiced vanilla that remains.

93 points — 3 years ago

DCH

9.1

A very enjoyable off the shelf back vintage here. Nothing terribly complex, but balance point has held up wonderfully after a decade in the bottle. — 8 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.2

Burgundian notes. Dark brooding notes with good structure. Very nice. — 2 years ago

Ted

9.3

Reminds me more of a Burgundy than a US Pinot Noir. Lovely wine. Black tea, cherry, strawberry. — 2 years ago

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