Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah

Absolute throwing smoke with charred lamb chops. Opened up quite a bit in the last few months since I tasted it last. Description unimportant tonight. Gamey, meaty, spicy, iodine, & tart red fruits. All about the pairing tonight.

2016 Vintage - little reduction -aeration helps here - roasted meats boysenberry fruit spice (Brett maybe a whiff here not objectionable) black pepper

Amazing. Pepper, cured meats, wild berry, chalky minerality, beef jerky, dried herbs and great acid. Killed it with lamb lollipops.

Delicious and full of energy. Not as polished as the CR, but distinctly northern Rhone and really good.

Oh man that’s good. Earthy green olive notes, nice long finish.

Completely different wine than the 14. Rich and muscular.

What a difference a year makes.

Fresh, lean and savory. Solid and enjoyable weekday kind of wine, but you pay a premium for the Jamet name and it only provides a mere glimpse of the real deal.

Really nice acidity cured meat animal elements spice

Bright and tangy red fruit. Young and fresh.