Corison
Helios Napa Valley Syrah
Dark, somewhat angry upon opening. This savory bruiser gave nothing more than garrigue, roasted herbs, black rocks only to open up to deep black/blue fruit, black licorice, olive, ash, and savoriness after a decant. Great freshness despite age, going strong and holding well. From mag.
Dark, somewhat angry upon opening. This savory bruiser gave nothing more than garrigue, roasted herbs, black rocks only to open up to deep black/blue fruit, black licorice, olive, ash, and savoriness after a decant. Great freshness despite age, going strong and holding well. From mag.
Jun 21st, 2017Ink. Blackberries, stony minerality. Nice bottle development.
Ink. Blackberries, stony minerality. Nice bottle development.
Mar 17th, 2017Scorched earth, leather, blackberry, tar. Utterly amazing.
Scorched earth, leather, blackberry, tar. Utterly amazing.
May 18th, 2015Savory, meaty but core of black plums. Muscular and complex.
Savory, meaty but core of black plums. Muscular and complex.
Mar 16th, 2014Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
Ripe blackberries with a savory, gamely finish. Refined rusticity.
Ripe blackberries with a savory, gamely finish. Refined rusticity.
Mar 3rd, 2014The best napa Syrah I've had. Absolutely delicious and balanced.
The best napa Syrah I've had. Absolutely delicious and balanced.
Jan 2nd, 2014