Alienor

Cote de Castelero Syrah

9.021 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Henrik Poulsen

My notes are for a bottle of 2009 Alienor Sauvignon Blanc.
Creamy fat on the palate and showing a bit mature (not old or tired!) this is still drinking very nicely.

My notes are for a bottle of 2009 Alienor Sauvignon Blanc.
Creamy fat on the palate and showing a bit mature (not old or tired!) this is still drinking very nicely.

Sep 12th, 2015
Ming L
9.1

I don’t drink Northern Rhône enough, but this terrific single vineyard Syrah crafted by the late, long-time Latour cellar master Denis Malbec is for sure nothing like new world Syrah.
The nose was filled with fresh dark cherry and raspberry, and turned to parades of cedar, fresh herbs, vanilla, dried mushroom, and light smoked hays. Slight hint of dried rose petals too. On the palate it had a richer feel than the nose would indicate. Dark spices and earthy minerals with sharp acidity. Polished tannins.

I don’t drink Northern Rhône enough, but this terrific single vineyard Syrah crafted by the late, long-time Latour cellar master Denis Malbec is for sure nothing like new world Syrah.
The nose was filled with fresh dark cherry and raspberry, and turned to parades of cedar, fresh herbs, vanilla, dried mushroom, and light smoked hays. Slight hint of dried rose petals too. On the palate it had a richer feel than the nose would indicate. Dark spices and earthy minerals with sharp acidity. Polished tannins.

Jun 1st, 2020
Ian Blue

Wonderful Syrah

Wonderful Syrah

Apr 12th, 2017
Josh Weinstein

As good as the last time

As good as the last time

Feb 13th, 2016
Simon

Rhone ranger 4life

Rhone ranger 4life

Feb 1st, 2016
Leo Hernández Téllez

Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. Only 4 barrels were made.

Great fruit aromatics, black olive, well integrated oak and a tremendous lingering finish.

Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. Only 4 barrels were made.

Great fruit aromatics, black olive, well integrated oak and a tremendous lingering finish.

Nov 26th, 2015
Josh Weinstein

Solid all the way around

Solid all the way around

Oct 19th, 2015
Manny Martinez

Great wine!

Great wine!

Mar 19th, 2015
Leo Hernández Téllez

Lake Co. wine and a pretty good one!

Lake Co. wine and a pretty good one!

Dec 4th, 2013
Jonathan Walters

Good Wine.. Overpriced

Good Wine.. Overpriced

Oct 28th, 2013