Horsepower Vineyards
The Tribe Vineyard Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
One of the most unique wines I’ve had. Lots of funk! Speaking of funk..Barn smells upon opening. Dill, pepper, earth and black olive on the nose. Peppered meat, iron/blood, black fruit on the tongue. Could see this aging really well and softening up a bit. I wish I would have had the opportunity for it to decant a bit longer. $180 at Zuma Las Vegas. Might be a little over the top for a casual drinker, but excellent none the less.
One of the most unique wines I’ve had. Lots of funk! Speaking of funk..Barn smells upon opening. Dill, pepper, earth and black olive on the nose. Peppered meat, iron/blood, black fruit on the tongue. Could see this aging really well and softening up a bit. I wish I would have had the opportunity for it to decant a bit longer. $180 at Zuma Las Vegas. Might be a little over the top for a casual drinker, but excellent none the less.
Dec 11th, 2018
Friday HdR dinner. Funk-y town. Love it.
Friday HdR dinner. Funk-y town. Love it.
May 1st, 2018When you go to heaven this is the red Syrah they serve.
When you go to heaven this is the red Syrah they serve.
Apr 11th, 2018
2011 Horsepower "The Tribe Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah, 13.6% alcohol. 4 hour decant. Similar to the 2012 Sur Echalas Vineyard I tasted well over a year ago, but more intense. Dark red. Almost bricky in color, but opaque. Nose of berries, olives and bacon fat with some pleasant floral undertones. Gamey palate with black fruits, olive tapenade, smoked meats and fresh herbs. Lengthy finish with a slightly bitter edge. Plush with a silky mouth feel. Great depth and richness. Having now tasted through all of wines of Christophe Baron, from No Girls to Cayuse to Horsepower and hopefully someday, Hors Categorie (I didn’t happen to be sitting at my computer when the offer arrived so I was shut out. Can you tell I’m a might peeved? Seriously, there has to be a better way), I can see Christophe’s vision. Are they worth the ever-rising tariff? To be fair, it’s probably too soon to make that call.
2011 Horsepower "The Tribe Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah, 13.6% alcohol. 4 hour decant. Similar to the 2012 Sur Echalas Vineyard I tasted well over a year ago, but more intense. Dark red. Almost bricky in color, but opaque. Nose of berries, olives and bacon fat with some pleasant floral undertones. Gamey palate with black fruits, olive tapenade, smoked meats and fresh herbs. Lengthy finish with a slightly bitter edge. Plush with a silky mouth feel. Great depth and richness. Having now tasted through all of wines of Christophe Baron, from No Girls to Cayuse to Horsepower and hopefully someday, Hors Categorie (I didn’t happen to be sitting at my computer when the offer arrived so I was shut out. Can you tell I’m a might peeved? Seriously, there has to be a better way), I can see Christophe’s vision. Are they worth the ever-rising tariff? To be fair, it’s probably too soon to make that call.
Mar 10th, 2018
Needs some time in the bottle imo, but great potential here, very elegant syrah
Needs some time in the bottle imo, but great potential here, very elegant syrah
Apr 1st, 2015
