Spottswoode

Field Book Griffin's Lair Vineyard Syrah

9.154 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Tom Riley

2014. Young, meaty, and oh so full of itself. Not a lot of change since last note. (See below) If only more American producers could pull this off. The way it should be.

2014. Young, meaty, and oh so full of itself. Not a lot of change since last note. (See below) If only more American producers could pull this off. The way it should be.

1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2017
Yianni Stone

Fleshy, dark and lively

Fleshy, dark and lively

Feb 25th, 2017
Tom Riley

2014. Cool berries on the nose. Delicious and delightful cool climate syrah. Lush fruit but light on the palate. Super-fine tannins, smoky and roasty earthy notes, insistent acid, and a satisfying and lingering finish. Terrific balance and concentration. Will be even better in 3-5 years. 14.4% abv. 124 cases produced.

2014. Cool berries on the nose. Delicious and delightful cool climate syrah. Lush fruit but light on the palate. Super-fine tannins, smoky and roasty earthy notes, insistent acid, and a satisfying and lingering finish. Terrific balance and concentration. Will be even better in 3-5 years. 14.4% abv. 124 cases produced.

Dec 11th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Fleshy and thick, dim acidity on the backend, but great texture and savory fattiness.

Fleshy and thick, dim acidity on the backend, but great texture and savory fattiness.

Sep 25th, 2016
Daniel P. Drake

This wine I brought to a get together at a friend's home. It went over very well and enjoyed by all.

The nose gives black cherry, blackberry, white pepper and currant.

On the palate there were notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, allspice, clove, licorice and campfire smoke.

This is full bodied with a smooth texture, medium+ acidity and medium + tannins.

This wine I brought to a get together at a friend's home. It went over very well and enjoyed by all.

The nose gives black cherry, blackberry, white pepper and currant.

On the palate there were notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, allspice, clove, licorice and campfire smoke.

This is full bodied with a smooth texture, medium+ acidity and medium + tannins.

Apr 13th, 2016
Tracy Hall

Best vintage yet. Pop and pour this beauty is smooth yet full of flavor

Best vintage yet. Pop and pour this beauty is smooth yet full of flavor

Aug 29th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Brilliant color, very youthful, tasty

Brilliant color, very youthful, tasty

Aug 16th, 2014
Maayan Koschitzky

Very interesting well made Syrah

Very interesting well made Syrah

May 7th, 2014
Autumn Anderson

Warm earth and ripe passion fruit on the nose, with dark red fruits, blueberries and a bit of toasty oak.

Warm earth and ripe passion fruit on the nose, with dark red fruits, blueberries and a bit of toasty oak.

Feb 19th, 2014
Ezekiel James Hampton

Way softer than I imagine than the ‘19 to be drinking right now. Typical Griffey smokiness and gamey.

Way softer than I imagine than the ‘19 to be drinking right now. Typical Griffey smokiness and gamey.

Mar 26th, 2023