Lewis Cellars
Napa Valley Syrah
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![Eric Urbani Eric Urbani](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/ericurbani-1555896419-1d2171dec040_250x250.jpg)
A exploration of nine 1999 Cote Rotie - Syrahs and Shiraz on their 25th anniversary. The Lewis was the group’s favorite, although I ranked it lower.
A exploration of nine 1999 Cote Rotie - Syrahs and Shiraz on their 25th anniversary. The Lewis was the group’s favorite, although I ranked it lower.
Feb 24th, 2024![Greg Ballington Greg Ballington](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/gregballington-1445193759-86c57e421bf2_250x250.jpg)
Stand with my prior assumption that this would be interesting in a few years, definitely drinking a lot better right now. Dark purplish red. Intense and jammy nose with layers of bacon, purple flowers, plums and white pepper. A touch of heat on the palate with medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus body. Rich mix of dark berries and caramel on the palate. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027.
Stand with my prior assumption that this would be interesting in a few years, definitely drinking a lot better right now. Dark purplish red. Intense and jammy nose with layers of bacon, purple flowers, plums and white pepper. A touch of heat on the palate with medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus body. Rich mix of dark berries and caramel on the palate. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027.
Nov 12th, 2018![Matt Austin Matt Austin](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/mattaustin1-1524184494-f0bf91cf7d3b_250x250.jpg)
Not in any danger of going over the hill. Still generous with fruit, but developing a savory edge. Great Napa Syrah.
Not in any danger of going over the hill. Still generous with fruit, but developing a savory edge. Great Napa Syrah.
Sep 15th, 2018![Rafael Landestoy Rafael Landestoy](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/rafaellandestoy-1427250791-ae61d3b19f4c_250x250.jpg)
Black in color and just powerful. Absolutely loved this. One of my favorite napa syrah's ive ever had.
Black in color and just powerful. Absolutely loved this. One of my favorite napa syrah's ive ever had.
1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2016![James Parker Huston, CWE James Parker Huston, CWE](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/james-huston-1401654627-792b3890d539_250x250.jpg)
Still full of life and big fruit flavor. Hard to believe it was 8 years old.
Still full of life and big fruit flavor. Hard to believe it was 8 years old.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015![Greg Ballington Greg Ballington](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/gregballington-1445193759-86c57e421bf2_250x250.jpg)
Blind Tasting MOT=90
Color: Purpleish red
Nose: Smoky and sweet cherries
Palate: Very very very very extracted, solid tannins, knew it was a napa syrah straight away.
Opinion: would be very interesting in a few years
Blind Tasting MOT=90
Color: Purpleish red
Nose: Smoky and sweet cherries
Palate: Very very very very extracted, solid tannins, knew it was a napa syrah straight away.
Opinion: would be very interesting in a few years
![Gregory Fulchiero Gregory Fulchiero](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/gregoryfulchiero-1431563600-d4eb55f87705_250x250.jpg)
Big Syrah - more drinkable than in past - milk chocolate, dark cherries and mulling spices come to mind
Big Syrah - more drinkable than in past - milk chocolate, dark cherries and mulling spices come to mind
Dec 25th, 2014![Jon Maxwell Jon Maxwell](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/jon-maxwell-1375987637-e839ea63f605.jpg)
Seems this may remain in suspended animation until a moment comes where it spontaneously falls apart. Could be tomorrow, could be 10 more years. A time capsule... Sound and well made but with little appeal.
Seems this may remain in suspended animation until a moment comes where it spontaneously falls apart. Could be tomorrow, could be 10 more years. A time capsule... Sound and well made but with little appeal.
Oct 9th, 2014