Bella Vineyards
Big River Ranch Syrah
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Nose of concentrated dark fruit, slight chemical/pepper. On taste, alcohol heat overwhelms the flavors of dark jam and pepper. Moderate tannins. Some development.
Nose of concentrated dark fruit, slight chemical/pepper. On taste, alcohol heat overwhelms the flavors of dark jam and pepper. Moderate tannins. Some development.
Jun 22nd, 2017Vanilla on the nose and palate, slight chalk on the finish sorted out with decanting. Pretty strong showing for something this old.
Vanilla on the nose and palate, slight chalk on the finish sorted out with decanting. Pretty strong showing for something this old.
Nov 29th, 2015Deep ruby coloration. On the nose cherry, plum, anise and slight spice. Not as powerful a nose on this Syrah as I'm used to. On the palate this wine is much more powerful than the nose would have you believe. Cherry and chocolate dominate with strong tannins and a long chocolate finish. 2012.
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose cherry, plum, anise and slight spice. Not as powerful a nose on this Syrah as I'm used to. On the palate this wine is much more powerful than the nose would have you believe. Cherry and chocolate dominate with strong tannins and a long chocolate finish. 2012.
Nov 8th, 2015Not sure if I love it. Might be past its prime.
Not sure if I love it. Might be past its prime.
Mar 18th, 2015
