Bonny Doon Vineyard

Jespersen Ranch Syrah

8.917 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Austin Beeman

Wild and delicious with cool fruit , spice, pablano peppers, and just the right hint of funk.

Wild and delicious with cool fruit , spice, pablano peppers, and just the right hint of funk.

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.6

Coffee grounds.

Coffee grounds.

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

Pairs well with SNL. Also, let it open up for a while.

Pairs well with SNL. Also, let it open up for a while.

1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2013
Todd Trzaskos

Wild and fresh black fruit, animal and minty hints. 5 years young with a vibrant future.

Wild and fresh black fruit, animal and minty hints. 5 years young with a vibrant future.

Apr 29th, 2016
Matt Beyard

A delicious cool climate Syrah. Lots of fruit and a smooth finish. Well done Boony Doon!

A delicious cool climate Syrah. Lots of fruit and a smooth finish. Well done Boony Doon!

Feb 4th, 2018
Nick Hewett

Heaven with Bertie's lamb.

Heaven with Bertie's lamb.

Sep 2nd, 2017
Tree Kilpatrick

Strange and unique. Charcoal, olives, and licorice. Weird and wondrous Syrah. Tannic enough to let mellow for a few more years too.

Strange and unique. Charcoal, olives, and licorice. Weird and wondrous Syrah. Tannic enough to let mellow for a few more years too.

Nov 6th, 2016
jason carey DipWSET

Meh. Clunky.
Day 2 better but over handling of grapes. Leave bitter finish.

Meh. Clunky.
Day 2 better but over handling of grapes. Leave bitter finish.

Jun 18th, 2016
Wil Fernandez

Evolved nicely in my glass, but have a feeling it would be better with more age.

Evolved nicely in my glass, but have a feeling it would be better with more age.

Sep 1st, 2015
Tracey Edwards

So pure, earthy with some pepper.

So pure, earthy with some pepper.

Aug 9th, 2015