At this age, lots of secondary and tertiary flavors. Very smoky! Like you burned some bacon in the pan and then ground some fresh pepper on top. Scorched earth. I like it intellectually but the 13 was much more drinkable.
At this age, lots of secondary and tertiary flavors. Very smoky! Like you burned some bacon in the pan and then ground some fresh pepper on top. Scorched earth. I like it intellectually but the 13 was much more drinkable.
Nov 29th, 2020
Fruit > Earth here, and that's the giveaway that it's from Cali not Cornas. But I'd forgive you if you thought differently - high toned, bright, floral and cut through with olive brine and smoked meat, this is a beautiful, accessible, maturing example of California cool climate Syrah. I'd guess this has more to say yet with additional cellar time... we'll see.
Fruit > Earth here, and that's the giveaway that it's from Cali not Cornas. But I'd forgive you if you thought differently - high toned, bright, floral and cut through with olive brine and smoked meat, this is a beautiful, accessible, maturing example of California cool climate Syrah. I'd guess this has more to say yet with additional cellar time... we'll see.
Apr 17th, 2018
one of my favorite domestic syrahs. opened this to compare to JL Chave St. Joseph. Wind Gap shows more obvious fruit, seems to have a bit more lush mouthfeel. love 'em both
one of my favorite domestic syrahs. opened this to compare to JL Chave St. Joseph. Wind Gap shows more obvious fruit, seems to have a bit more lush mouthfeel. love 'em both
2 people found it helpfulMar 10th, 2014
Elegant, yet meaty. Low alc, but not thin. One of the better Wind Gap wines I've had.
Elegant, yet meaty. Low alc, but not thin. One of the better Wind Gap wines I've had.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2014
Better them my last bottle. A little more integrated. Lovely olive rustic qualities with sweet fruit.
Better them my last bottle. A little more integrated. Lovely olive rustic qualities with sweet fruit.
Apr 23rd, 2016
wow! lavendar, animal fur and bloody pepper! hell of a wine!
wow! lavendar, animal fur and bloody pepper! hell of a wine!
Jan 26th, 2015
Syrah that is so comfortable in its own Syrah skin. A confident wine.
Syrah that is so comfortable in its own Syrah skin. A confident wine.
Jan 16th, 2015
Jasmine Hirsch 
Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance
9.3
Syrah time.
Syrah time.
Oct 20th, 2014
@PaxMahle knows how to bring layers of depth and intensity to a lighter Syrah. @WindGapWines
@PaxMahle knows how to bring layers of depth and intensity to a lighter Syrah. @WindGapWines
Oct 19th, 2014
Earth, pepper, stems, spice. Savory, meaty, yummy.
Earth, pepper, stems, spice. Savory, meaty, yummy.
Oct 17th, 2014
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
