Cain Vineyard & Winery
Cain Spring Mountain District Syrah
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
A full throttle, lush, savory Syrah. Smashed berry and dried herbs with an incredible meaty arc. Young.
A full throttle, lush, savory Syrah. Smashed berry and dried herbs with an incredible meaty arc. Young.
Jan 10th, 2016
2008 vintage. Fresh as a daisy. Drinking more like a pinot. Feel like it needs another 3-5 years to transition into some semblance of maturity. Delicious but would have had difficulty believing this was a Syrah blind tasting it. Hasn’t developed that Côte-Rôtie balance-yet.
2008 vintage. Fresh as a daisy. Drinking more like a pinot. Feel like it needs another 3-5 years to transition into some semblance of maturity. Delicious but would have had difficulty believing this was a Syrah blind tasting it. Hasn’t developed that Côte-Rôtie balance-yet.
Oct 15th, 20222009 vintage. Mixed and pleasant Bordeaux/Burgundy nose. Medium body. Old leather, dust, menthol, dark plum, earthy flavors. Seems to be in a good spot currently…with the sustain lasting another 5-7 years on this plateau.
2009 vintage. Mixed and pleasant Bordeaux/Burgundy nose. Medium body. Old leather, dust, menthol, dark plum, earthy flavors. Seems to be in a good spot currently…with the sustain lasting another 5-7 years on this plateau.
Oct 15th, 2022
Morello cherry, chocolate. Medium bodied, not shy. Needed at least 2 hours of decant before hitting its stride (otherwise was coming across quite acidic).
Morello cherry, chocolate. Medium bodied, not shy. Needed at least 2 hours of decant before hitting its stride (otherwise was coming across quite acidic).
Sep 30th, 2017Definitely needed about an hour of decant, otherwise it came across as unapproachably hot. After an hour, it calmed down - still very bold, big, and sturdy.
Definitely needed about an hour of decant, otherwise it came across as unapproachably hot. After an hour, it calmed down - still very bold, big, and sturdy.
Mar 14th, 2017As always, a very meaty Syrah, but much mellower than the younger vintages. Also, there was some gorgeous forest floor going on here.
As always, a very meaty Syrah, but much mellower than the younger vintages. Also, there was some gorgeous forest floor going on here.
Jan 16th, 2016
Not too many Napa Syrah's out there, and this one was an absolute gem. Wish it wasn't a club member only offering.
Not too many Napa Syrah's out there, and this one was an absolute gem. Wish it wasn't a club member only offering.
Feb 6th, 2015This is not a Syrah for vegetarians...this is a meat product. (2005 vintage)
This is not a Syrah for vegetarians...this is a meat product. (2005 vintage)
Oct 15th, 2013
Michele had this 10 years ago
Michele had this 10 years ago
Oct 24th, 2014