Bonny Doon Vineyard
Le Pousseur Central Coast Syrah
Central Coast, California, USA
Peppery, meaty and earthy on the nose. Juicy on the palate.
Peppery, meaty and earthy on the nose. Juicy on the palate.
May 1st, 2019
The wine is dark, as in black. It's savory, the nose. There is dark fruit, yes - plums, blackberries, etc. But there are black olives and dirt and rocks and licorice and spices all competing for attention. The palate brings a smooth mouthful of minerals and acidity to the taste buds. It’s a deep and moody wine that “will not be ignored” and calls for similar food to be paired with it. Lamb chops are recommended, and I’ll go with that.
The wine is dark, as in black. It's savory, the nose. There is dark fruit, yes - plums, blackberries, etc. But there are black olives and dirt and rocks and licorice and spices all competing for attention. The palate brings a smooth mouthful of minerals and acidity to the taste buds. It’s a deep and moody wine that “will not be ignored” and calls for similar food to be paired with it. Lamb chops are recommended, and I’ll go with that.
2 people found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2016
Old world meets new world. Restrained yet complex.
Old world meets new world. Restrained yet complex.
Mar 8th, 2017As is usual with Randall Grahm’s wines, savory hits first, and hardest. With almost two-thirds of the grapes from the great Bien Nacido Vineyard, one might expect a dark and savory nature in this wine. Grahm, however, seems to wring more of those qualities from that great soil than other winemakers. The nose is Rhônishly funky. Meat? Don't be a jerky. Forest floor? Scrape some off your shoe. Santa Maria Valley dirt? In spades. The palate allows for more black and blue berries to show, but that darkness permeates the flavors, too. Meat, spice and cigars all come to mind. The more nerality of this wine is apparent in every whiff and sip.
As is usual with Randall Grahm’s wines, savory hits first, and hardest. With almost two-thirds of the grapes from the great Bien Nacido Vineyard, one might expect a dark and savory nature in this wine. Grahm, however, seems to wring more of those qualities from that great soil than other winemakers. The nose is Rhônishly funky. Meat? Don't be a jerky. Forest floor? Scrape some off your shoe. Santa Maria Valley dirt? In spades. The palate allows for more black and blue berries to show, but that darkness permeates the flavors, too. Meat, spice and cigars all come to mind. The more nerality of this wine is apparent in every whiff and sip.
Feb 12th, 2016
Oregano nose right out of the bottle. Central Coast Syrah with deep palette, more herbal than fruity. Black olives. Not overly robust. A better food (meats, greens) than cheeses. $24.99 BW.
Oregano nose right out of the bottle. Central Coast Syrah with deep palette, more herbal than fruity. Black olives. Not overly robust. A better food (meats, greens) than cheeses. $24.99 BW.
Nov 20th, 202014.5/20 (84/100) Прямолинейный аромат с нотами чёрных ягод, сливы и шоколада. Умеренная тельность, довольно высокая кислотность, слабые танины. Дуб выпирает и в аромате и во вкусе. Полное отсутствие баланса.
14.5/20 (84/100) Прямолинейный аромат с нотами чёрных ягод, сливы и шоколада. Умеренная тельность, довольно высокая кислотность, слабые танины. Дуб выпирает и в аромате и во вкусе. Полное отсутствие баланса.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Not great. Remember liking it more at the tasting. Oddly a bit tangy.
Not great. Remember liking it more at the tasting. Oddly a bit tangy.
Apr 5th, 2019Nice jammy Syrah. A bit too much pepper early. Loosened up with time in the glass. Solid for the price.
Nice jammy Syrah. A bit too much pepper early. Loosened up with time in the glass. Solid for the price.
Nov 2nd, 2018
