Washington Syrah

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2020 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of powerful ripe dark and blue fruits: Marionberries, figs, purple flowers, bacon fat, black olives, rocky minerals and soft 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. Young, but this is another lovely vintage of Chave Saint-Joseph. Give it time. Best after 2030 and drink through 2040+. — 7 days ago

Tom, Juan and 9 others liked this

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Lunch with Michael and Industry Dive — 4 days ago

Ray, Joe and 5 others liked this

Wines of Substance, LLC

Cs Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon

Slight oak, blueberry and fig. Perfect pairing with my veal chop! — a month ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

Classic Jamet showing a concentrated, complex nose of red & black cherry, berry fruit, smoked meat, black olive, pepper, savory spice, mineral, menthol & violets. This is still on the youthful side that should keep developing for many more years. — 14 days ago

Rob, Shay and 11 others liked this

Château de Saint-Cosme

Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2012

Mag! Last of 6 that I bought back in 2014 for $15 each. What a steal and has aged so well. 100% Syrah. Dark purple, black plum. blackberry, olive tapenade, med tannins. — a month ago

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2006

A bit hot but still really good. Didn’t last to day 2. — a month ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2022

Nice compromise to have with a grilled double pork chop and shrimp and grits. — 14 days ago

Bonnie Hodur
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Ted, Ray and 1 other liked this

Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2015

Another great one from the master! Consistent with my prior notes — 7 days ago

Juan, Ira and 10 others liked this

E. Guigal

Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2016

Holy balls! I need more nostrils to smell this. Brooding with game, bramble, and coffee grounds. Palate is slick but well concentrated with weight and tannin that linger spectacularly. Not cheap. — a month ago

Veronika, Scott@Mister and 6 others liked this

Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah

Gonon always succeeds in creating stunning Syrah’s from his granite soils. Wine is amazingly alive and totally in balance. — a month ago

Jan, Peter and 3 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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What year Gilbert?
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Difficult one 2015