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Elephant Seven Wine Company
River Rock Vineyard Syrah 2014
Elephant Seven Wine Company
Yellow Bird Vineyard Syrah 2014
Inaugural vintage for Joshua West of Elephant Seven Winery. Sourcing from stunning vineyards in the Rocks District. Definitely worth checking out and great value, only $45.00.
Medium to deep ruby red. Powerful nose with dark berries, cinnamon and even more baking spices. Definite floral influence too from the viognier and a touch of herbs in the finish. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Layered palate that is a touch spicy with white pepper, black olives but still has a solid amount of dark fruits, like boysenberry and some blueberries. Mid palate brings on some additional characteristics of dark cocoa, nutmeg and crushed rocks. Overall has a solid undertones that are a bit meaty and savory. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027. (93+)
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— 8 years ago
Elephant Seven Wine Company
First and Mercer Monette's Vineyard River Rock Vineyard Grenache Syrah 2014
Inaugural vintage for Joshua West of Elephant Seven Winery. Sourcing from stunning vineyards in the Rocks District. Definitely worth checking out and great value, only $30.00.
Medium to deep garnet core. Very feminine on the nose, but do not take that for being shy. Insanely complex nose that kept changing over time. Started off a little floral with roses and even a little bit of strawberries. Layered undertones of spices, herbs and mixed all together with some cinnamon. Floral notes definitely got stronger on day two. Moderate tannins (6/10), well integrated, excellent structure and medium plus to full bodied. Definitely a touch savory on the attack from 'the Rocks' region, this juice comes from, with meaty notes, wet rocks, and a touch of black pepper. Undertones of black cherries and raspberries. Gained even more complexity on day two with blacker fruits and nutmeg. Slightly dry and lingering finish. Drink till 2024. (92+)
#inauguralvintage — 8 years ago
Greg Ballington
Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog
Inaugural vintage for Joshua West of Elephant Seven Winery. Sourcing from stunning vineyards in the Rocks District. Definitely worth checking out and great value, only $35.00.
Medium ruby red. Intense nose with fresh forest floor on the attack which was then flooded with dark blueberries and dark raspberries, purple floral notes and with a smoky undertone. Even a bit of baking spices throughout. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Mix of gaminess and blueberries on the attack of the palate. Great structure with red cherries, spices and herbs. More layers of black olives as it breathes with solid dark rocks in the finish. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2024.
#inauguralvintage — 8 years ago