Bell Wine Cellars
Sierra Foothills Syrah
Sierra Foothills, California, USA
A bottle I had wished well but always ended up in the shuffle and without a pull of the cork. At last it’s number was called on a long weekend of winter camping in the NorCal woods. Gifted from the winery on a visit at time of release, this bottle benefited from bottle age. Lots to say. Ever-evolving and transformative both in flavor, depth, and especially weight. The wine built mass and darkness with time. Performs well beyond its category and worthy of a revisit or more vintages.
A bottle I had wished well but always ended up in the shuffle and without a pull of the cork. At last it’s number was called on a long weekend of winter camping in the NorCal woods. Gifted from the winery on a visit at time of release, this bottle benefited from bottle age. Lots to say. Ever-evolving and transformative both in flavor, depth, and especially weight. The wine built mass and darkness with time. Performs well beyond its category and worthy of a revisit or more vintages.
Mar 9th, 2021
I always enjoy this wine. Deep ruby colored, full bodied, and indulgent. Not shy on the oak, but it works. Sage, smoke, black and blue fruit all translate nicely to the palate with sturdy structure. This overdelivers consistently for under $25.
I always enjoy this wine. Deep ruby colored, full bodied, and indulgent. Not shy on the oak, but it works. Sage, smoke, black and blue fruit all translate nicely to the palate with sturdy structure. This overdelivers consistently for under $25.
1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2019Structured dark fruit. Love it. 2017 vintage
Structured dark fruit. Love it. 2017 vintage
Jun 13th, 2021Deep purple color - classic California Sierra foothills Syrah taste that becomes a bit less intense with air. Very good now and could mellow further with age. August 2019.
Deep purple color - classic California Sierra foothills Syrah taste that becomes a bit less intense with air. Very good now and could mellow further with age. August 2019.
Aug 25th, 2019
