Washington Syrah

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1997

How did this sneak in here? Considering our penchant for the Rhône, it’s almost inevitable that something like this was getting opened. Popped and poured, the 1997 “La Turque” pours a deep ruby/purple color with a slightly hazy, near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe slightly wizened black and ted fruits: black brambles, black cherry, strawberry, smoked and spiced meat, olives, purple flowers, black pepper, dried herbs, rocky earth, fine wood and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. While this may not be my favorite expression of Côte Rôtie, it is undeniably delicious after nearly 30 years. It still has a long life ahead. Drink now through 2042. — 9 days ago

Joseph, David and 20 others liked this

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2021

Great as usual! Decanted this wine but might not have needed it. 2021 was a lower tannin more supple vintage. Classic Jamet aromas of lavender and charcuterie, great acidity and moderate tannin — 4 days ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2001

Mike coleman — 6 days ago

Jan, Rob and 1 other liked this

Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2022

La mouline to finish. Good lineup for the night. Dalforno1st, piano 2nd, la mouline3rd, lambrays 4th, gonon 5th. Problem they are all excellent so difficult to put a rating. Good birthday. — 4 days ago

Jan, Andrew and 1 other liked this

E. Guigal

Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2008

Lacked some savory notes to its benefit. More Guigal than C-R. — 11 days ago

Scott@Mister, Peter and 8 others liked this

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

1/2hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A striking still dark ruby red color with some bricking. On the nose: dark fruit, campfire, leather, black olives, floral. Taste: smooth, elegant, lush mouthcoating wine with blackberry/dark plum, dark chocolate, coffee, minerals, little tobacco, and a smokey graphite medium plus finish. YUM! In a nice place with a few more years to go. — 11 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Paul and 12 others liked this

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2009

En mag. So young, still. Even more primary than the 07 from 750 two days ago. Clove, cardamom, dusty cocoa and medium tannin. — 11 hours ago

Austin, Tyler and 5 others liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1983

Lyle Fass
9.8

Really just stunning. So nimble, so tight, so compact, so elegant. Brilliant! Didn’t taste the 89 sadly. — 5 days ago

Rob, John and 15 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2016

Another great vintage showing a polished, silky texture with black cherry, berry fruit, graphite, incense, licorice, olive, mineral & violets. Open, balanced that you can enjoy now — 25 days ago

Tom, Shay and 8 others liked this