Varietally typical, tasty #syrah. Black fruit preserves set against meaty earthy notes on nose, classic dark fruit + black olive and distinct acidity on palate. #sonomavalley — 5 months ago
Ramey’s interpretation of #claret is quite interesting. After 9 years of bottle time it’s aged more than expected. Stewed plum, quite faint dark fruit on the nose. Prominent acidity on palate, primary fruit exited stage left, some sherry notes but still noticeable tannins. 68% #cabernetsauvignon, 18% #merlot, 6% #syrah, 4% #malbec, 4% #petitverdot — a month ago
#parcelle #sonomacoast #syrah — 2 years ago
Eminently quaffable #costieresdenimes ; brier black/purple berries, cassis, soft spicy aromas, plush on palate with succulent acidity underlayment, dark cocoa and coffee notes mid-palate through finish, tannins that build deceptively with each sip. This could be even better in half a decade but delicious Rhône blend even today - 70% #syrah 30% #grenache . — 2 months ago
Incredible wine. The #syrah in this is singing and banging. Amazing. #corbieres — 5 months ago
At 15 years this #santabarbara #syrah is fully evolved. Cork condition looked approachable initially but it was crumbly with initial attempts from my Rabbit-style opener. The Ah-So made easy work of the dry cork from there. Pours a deep purple into glass fading it magenta, ruby and slight bricking at the edge. Half an hour in the glass from cellar temperature enticing blackberry compote, beef jerky, charcuterie notes and a slightly peppery cumin note that reminds me of taco seasoning in ground beef. I had to smell this compulsively in my Zalto glass. Palate shows this wine’s age - primary fruit mostly faded away, some coffee, caramel tertiary notes but lovely peppery bite on the finish. Acidity has trailed off as well along with most of the tannins. Marvelous single vineyard SB Syrah. — a year ago
Vasanth Balakrishnan
Beautiful #syrah from Keenan, albeit opened way too early. Posh bramble berry on the nose, starting to get some of that Syrah meaty black olive character as it warms. Delicious acidity on palate, not inconsequential tannins on the finish that build. Lovely wine but can’t help thinking it would be glorious in a decade. — 17 days ago