Arnot-Roberts
Que Syrah Vineyard Syrah
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Might be my favorite Syrah now a days
Might be my favorite Syrah now a days
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2017What Syrah from the new world should be
What Syrah from the new world should be
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2016One of the better #newworld #syrahs I've had in a while. Probably because it reminded me of #coterotie Deep purple. The nose was dense and powerful with blue and black fruit, pepper, meat, and flowers. The palate was spicy and delicious with great complexity. The tannins were a touch gritty but there was nice acidity giving the wine lift. Great length. #arnotroberts #sonomacoast #california #ctbucklinwine
One of the better #newworld #syrahs I've had in a while. Probably because it reminded me of #coterotie Deep purple. The nose was dense and powerful with blue and black fruit, pepper, meat, and flowers. The palate was spicy and delicious with great complexity. The tannins were a touch gritty but there was nice acidity giving the wine lift. Great length. #arnotroberts #sonomacoast #california #ctbucklinwine
Jul 22nd, 2016
Dark ruby. The dark fruit aroma leaps out of the carafe. Blackberry dark cherry cassis peppery palate. Complex with well balanced acidity and a long finish. Loved this wine
Dark ruby. The dark fruit aroma leaps out of the carafe. Blackberry dark cherry cassis peppery palate. Complex with well balanced acidity and a long finish. Loved this wine
May 27th, 2022
Like Cru Beaujolais in genes of American Syrah. Whole cluster, lean, mineral loaded. There's an intensity of acid and raw crunch. And also intensity of flavor. And then varietal queues - which I love, because damnit I love Syrah.
Mint and rosemary, lavender, blueberry, dry aged beef. In a leaner body than you've seen before, but with all the intensity and depth of flavor you'd expect from Arnot Roberts.
Excellent and thought provoking - I'd give it a bump if it had just a little velvet - a dialed down crunch - the way Californian cool climate Syrah can do. It's not a quality thing, just a preference thing.
Like Cru Beaujolais in genes of American Syrah. Whole cluster, lean, mineral loaded. There's an intensity of acid and raw crunch. And also intensity of flavor. And then varietal queues - which I love, because damnit I love Syrah.
Mint and rosemary, lavender, blueberry, dry aged beef. In a leaner body than you've seen before, but with all the intensity and depth of flavor you'd expect from Arnot Roberts.
Excellent and thought provoking - I'd give it a bump if it had just a little velvet - a dialed down crunch - the way Californian cool climate Syrah can do. It's not a quality thing, just a preference thing.
Like an old school cote rotie. Inky purple. Lots of smoke, spice, and dark berries. Tannins are bit rough right now.
Like an old school cote rotie. Inky purple. Lots of smoke, spice, and dark berries. Tannins are bit rough right now.
Nov 27th, 2021
13% alc.
8 barrels made. $75/btl.
From AR note sheet:
"23 year old vines planted at 1,600' above the town of Occidental about three miles from the Pacific ocean on the Sonoma Coast. Fermented 100% whole cluster with native yeast and basket pressed to neutral French oak for 11 months of elevage."
13% alc.
8 barrels made. $75/btl.
From AR note sheet:
"23 year old vines planted at 1,600' above the town of Occidental about three miles from the Pacific ocean on the Sonoma Coast. Fermented 100% whole cluster with native yeast and basket pressed to neutral French oak for 11 months of elevage."
Absolutely fabulous. Without a doubt, the best wine I have had from AR, and I’ve had a few. The tannins have settled and the wine was so complex and mellifluous. Paired perfectly with a prime NY Strip.
Absolutely fabulous. Without a doubt, the best wine I have had from AR, and I’ve had a few. The tannins have settled and the wine was so complex and mellifluous. Paired perfectly with a prime NY Strip.
Apr 19th, 2021
2 hour decant. Aromatics are stellar on this bad boy. Paired great with lamb shank.
2 hour decant. Aromatics are stellar on this bad boy. Paired great with lamb shank.
Dec 6th, 2020