Laird Family Estate
Suscol Ranch Syrah
Napa Valley, California, USA
Brandied cherries, baked lavender, French oak in the nose. Vanilla cherry cocktail. Black cherries. Smooth, velvety tannins. Hint of roasted red bell pepper.
Brandied cherries, baked lavender, French oak in the nose. Vanilla cherry cocktail. Black cherries. Smooth, velvety tannins. Hint of roasted red bell pepper.
Aug 25th, 2021
2018 vintage. Banging Napa vintage and it translated well here. Heavy/full body. Gobs of smoke, baby fat and meatiness. Small mineral components on the finish but hard to discern when you're dodging all the fireworks. Super smooth and without scary tannins currently. A good entry Syrah for those scurred by those nasty, dirty Syrah playthings. 14.8% and 260 cases made. *Full disclosure-have had approx 100 Laird wines over the last 20 years and this is only the third one I've actually liked for the price. 4.3.24.
2018 vintage. Banging Napa vintage and it translated well here. Heavy/full body. Gobs of smoke, baby fat and meatiness. Small mineral components on the finish but hard to discern when you're dodging all the fireworks. Super smooth and without scary tannins currently. A good entry Syrah for those scurred by those nasty, dirty Syrah playthings. 14.8% and 260 cases made. *Full disclosure-have had approx 100 Laird wines over the last 20 years and this is only the third one I've actually liked for the price. 4.3.24.
Apr 3rd, 2024
Excellent with cheese and crackers while enjoying our company.
Excellent with cheese and crackers while enjoying our company.
Apr 26th, 2017
Nearly back in the glass with strong plum and blueberry flavors. Chocolate on the finish with smooth tannins and zero alcoholic.
Nearly back in the glass with strong plum and blueberry flavors. Chocolate on the finish with smooth tannins and zero alcoholic.
Jun 5th, 2016Terrific Syrah. Full-bodied, almost chewy. Great flavors.
Terrific Syrah. Full-bodied, almost chewy. Great flavors.
Mar 2nd, 2015Really smoothe, refined, and easy-drinking Syrah. Nice on its own and with food. Opened up nicely in the glass.
Really smoothe, refined, and easy-drinking Syrah. Nice on its own and with food. Opened up nicely in the glass.
Dec 28th, 2014
Colin had this 9 years ago
Colin had this 9 years ago
Jul 15th, 2015