Chapin
Syrah
Temecula Valley, South Coast, California, USA
Better than 2013, not quite the 2014 blockbuster
Better than 2013, not quite the 2014 blockbuster
Jan 14th, 20182013 is good, not the 2014 blockbuster. I have 2011 and 2003 to compare next
2013 is good, not the 2014 blockbuster. I have 2011 and 2003 to compare next
Jan 13th, 2018
Medium body, nice fruit, not as inky as is often the case with Syrah. We decanted for about an hour, but wasn't really necessary. Good mid-week choice. The vineyard is wonderful. Go visit if you get the chance
Medium body, nice fruit, not as inky as is often the case with Syrah. We decanted for about an hour, but wasn't really necessary. Good mid-week choice. The vineyard is wonderful. Go visit if you get the chance
Dec 17th, 2015The 13 syrah us awesome. Licorice. Should cellar some now.
The 13 syrah us awesome. Licorice. Should cellar some now.
Oct 16th, 2015The nose is rich. Velvety, plum and a little vanilla.
The nose is rich. Velvety, plum and a little vanilla.
Aug 1st, 2015
2011-slightly spicy bouquet, medium body, medium slightly tart finish; better after breathing.
2011-slightly spicy bouquet, medium body, medium slightly tart finish; better after breathing.
Jun 29th, 2015
Amazing Syrah acquired from David Menkes
Amazing Syrah acquired from David Menkes
May 28th, 2013