Phoenix Ranch Vineyard Syrah

Give this wine proper time to open up and you'll be happy. White pepper, chocolate, currants with a touch of alc on the nose. Very dry and tight at first but opens up beautifully. Great grain of tannin, full bodied without being viscous. Probably score higher in two hours.

Always one of the best representations of the variety, especially from Napa Valley.

Gobs of blueberries, white pepper and bright acid. Hold for another 2 to 4 and drink over the next 10. Lean, spiced black tea finish. Very well made.

The 2010. This is my third time drinking this (my last bottle) and it was way different than the last two times. It might have been our food/wine progression, but it was much more peppery this time around. The fruit was much more subdued and less juicy and the gamey-ness was just starting to come into play. This was the wine that got me crushin' on Atlas Peak.

Dense dark purple but surprisingly medium bodied. High toned white pepper, blueberries, blackberries, orange peel, eucalyptus, herbs de Provence, long finish and delicious.

Bought on site. 88 pts- up to 90 pared with birthday cake.

Wine number 2 in 3rd flight last night. All Mags and decanted prior. This was a bit disappointing. Disjointed and missing something. Savory more than fruit forward, maybe it needs more time.

Massive bold dark fruit. Huge tar, cedar and cigar box bouquet. Dark, luscious and complex. Long legs and incredibly long huge mouthfeel and finish.

Absolute fresh cedar, pepper and massive fruit on the nose. Massive structure, very full bodied. Long legs, long finish. Dark and inky color.....this is a powerful Syrah with a long life. This has some long rack time to go, but this is a serious delight. Loving Whetstone.... #WhetstoneRocks

Jamie has out done himself again with this wonderful wine! 2010