Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

Haven’t had this since about a year ago and it’s only improved a bit since that remarkable showing. Nose has the inky amalgam of mineral, beef jerky, deep spice, and even a low-toned pleasant vegetal note. Also too deep, oozing red berries. Rich in the mouth, yet a little lighter on its feet than you’d think, with minerality and pretty good acids propelling it along. So good.

Really nice and a great value. Got that classic earthy, barky thing I like in Crozes — a little sluttier with the type of earthiness than, say, Saint-Joseph — along with ultra pure essence of blackberry, a very lifted almost-but-not-quite eucalyptus note. Round-textured and fairly concentrated for a basic Crozes, with lots of savory flavors and a long finish. There’s a lifted quality to the palate that is very attractive. Drinks well above its weight.

Simple Syrah but with good body and fruit. Good café wine.

Really nice. Just the right amount of oak and acidity. Just want to keep drinking it..

100% Syrah. Very much a wine that could be paired well with BBQ, but stand alone, it was a bit much for me. Almost tart.

Super classic syrah, so much bacon fat

Supple liquid bbq, prototypical Syrah

Love this value wine. Depth, midpalate luxury. Easy going but not a wimp.

this was a 100% Marsanne, very interesting

Seeing behind the reduction... Green olive and savory