Morgan
G17 Monterey Syrah
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Great nose. Almost a little stem inclusion? Full bodied, great acidity, very well rounded wine. Wouldn’t mind having a bottle of this later!
Great nose. Almost a little stem inclusion? Full bodied, great acidity, very well rounded wine. Wouldn’t mind having a bottle of this later!
1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2019
Bright, approachable Syrah based blend with a touch of Grenache & Tempranillo. Nice pepper and leather to back up the juicy red fruit.
Bright, approachable Syrah based blend with a touch of Grenache & Tempranillo. Nice pepper and leather to back up the juicy red fruit.
1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2019
Winemaker Sam Smith used grapes from from northern and central Monterey County to create the 2017 G 17 Syrah. It’s one of those only-in-America blends featuring two grape varieties of the Rhône Valley and one from Spain. The mix is 87% Syrah, 9% Grenache and 4% Tempranillo. It was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, a quarter of which were new. The grapes came primarily from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco Appellations of Monterey County. Alcohol hits 14.4% abv and it retails for $22. Just under 1200 cases were made.
The first whiffs of this medium dark ruby wine are pretty boozy, but they're loaded with black berries, tobacco, smoke, leather and spices. The palate picks up black cherry and a ladle of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. The wine drinks surprisingly gentle, with enough tannic structure for roast or pork. A medium finish is noteworthy and is missed when it fades away.
Winemaker Sam Smith used grapes from from northern and central Monterey County to create the 2017 G 17 Syrah. It’s one of those only-in-America blends featuring two grape varieties of the Rhône Valley and one from Spain. The mix is 87% Syrah, 9% Grenache and 4% Tempranillo. It was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, a quarter of which were new. The grapes came primarily from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco Appellations of Monterey County. Alcohol hits 14.4% abv and it retails for $22. Just under 1200 cases were made.
The first whiffs of this medium dark ruby wine are pretty boozy, but they're loaded with black berries, tobacco, smoke, leather and spices. The palate picks up black cherry and a ladle of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. The wine drinks surprisingly gentle, with enough tannic structure for roast or pork. A medium finish is noteworthy and is missed when it fades away.
Fruit-forward style of Syrah with a touch of Tempranillo and Grenache blended in. Loads of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla and brown sugar. Medium bodied with soft tannins and medium acidity. I just looked it up and I paid by the glass what this costs direct by the bottle! Cannot be beat for 20 bucks and punches way above this price point. I expected 50 plus a bottle.
Fruit-forward style of Syrah with a touch of Tempranillo and Grenache blended in. Loads of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla and brown sugar. Medium bodied with soft tannins and medium acidity. I just looked it up and I paid by the glass what this costs direct by the bottle! Cannot be beat for 20 bucks and punches way above this price point. I expected 50 plus a bottle.
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2017A blend of 76% syrah and equal parts grenache and tempranillo, I think this would pair well with a nice meat lover's pizza. The tempranillo offers a nice spicy kick on the palate reminiscent of pepperoni and the syrah offers a meaty quality that reminds me of sausage and red tomato sauce. A wonderful wine to pair with food.
A blend of 76% syrah and equal parts grenache and tempranillo, I think this would pair well with a nice meat lover's pizza. The tempranillo offers a nice spicy kick on the palate reminiscent of pepperoni and the syrah offers a meaty quality that reminds me of sausage and red tomato sauce. A wonderful wine to pair with food.
1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2015
Nice Syrah blend (88% w 8% Grenache and 4% Tempranillo). Nice fruit w medium body. The Grenache characteristics came through in the flavor.
Nice Syrah blend (88% w 8% Grenache and 4% Tempranillo). Nice fruit w medium body. The Grenache characteristics came through in the flavor.
Feb 23rd, 2020Reasonable for the price, but lighter bodied than expected for a Syrah. A bit tart upon opening but may need to open up.
Reasonable for the price, but lighter bodied than expected for a Syrah. A bit tart upon opening but may need to open up.
Mar 11th, 2018
Dusty cherry with a matchbook influence in the nose. Black tea-smoked cherries 🍒 and a saline element in the finish. Complex and worth it.
Dusty cherry with a matchbook influence in the nose. Black tea-smoked cherries 🍒 and a saline element in the finish. Complex and worth it.
Jan 19th, 2018
Earthy and fruity but not overwhelming with either. Smooth. Nice to drink on its own
Earthy and fruity but not overwhelming with either. Smooth. Nice to drink on its own
Nov 30th, 2015