Lillian Winery
California Syrah
California, USA
Well made. At peak. Broken sticks, crushed blueberries, and a skitch too much latent fruit.
Well made. At peak. Broken sticks, crushed blueberries, and a skitch too much latent fruit.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Balanced (as in elegant) = Nope!
Balanced (as in low alc.) = 15.6%
Balanced (as everything is in equal proportions) = Yep!
Balanced (as in enjoyable) = You bet your sweet...!!
(this would be a great wine to share with IPOB winemakers to hear some arguments).
Balanced (as in elegant) = Nope!
Balanced (as in low alc.) = 15.6%
Balanced (as everything is in equal proportions) = Yep!
Balanced (as in enjoyable) = You bet your sweet...!!
(this would be a great wine to share with IPOB winemakers to hear some arguments).
At 10 years old this is simply a beautiful wine
At 10 years old this is simply a beautiful wine
May 19th, 2016
Right out of the gate, this is breathtaking with deep dark black fruit and a hint of earthiness. Well integrated tannins that lead to a round, polished finish.
Right out of the gate, this is breathtaking with deep dark black fruit and a hint of earthiness. Well integrated tannins that lead to a round, polished finish.
Sep 27th, 2015
Forgot how big this was but man it was tasty.
Forgot how big this was but man it was tasty.
May 15th, 2015
Gamey, olivey, New World Syrah.
Gamey, olivey, New World Syrah.
Oct 2nd, 2013
Back label -2006 Lillian Syrah
Back label -2006 Lillian Syrah
Jun 8th, 2013
Alas, my last bottle of this wine…
Rich but cool in texture. Not hot nor jammy. Wonderful balance. Fresh black fruit, touches of black olive, damp earth, dark chocolate and black pepper.
Have followed this particular wine and vintage for over 12 years now, and I loved every bottle for its balance, complexity, hedonism and ability to deliver FUN!
Excellent QPR, as well.
Shafer’s Relentless, SQN, Bedrock and Lillian were my introduction to, and jumpstarted my fascination for, American Syrah back then…. and I am so glad to say that many more bottles and labels have found their way into my cellar. 🖤
Alas, my last bottle of this wine…
Rich but cool in texture. Not hot nor jammy. Wonderful balance. Fresh black fruit, touches of black olive, damp earth, dark chocolate and black pepper.
Have followed this particular wine and vintage for over 12 years now, and I loved every bottle for its balance, complexity, hedonism and ability to deliver FUN!
Excellent QPR, as well.
Shafer’s Relentless, SQN, Bedrock and Lillian were my introduction to, and jumpstarted my fascination for, American Syrah back then…. and I am so glad to say that many more bottles and labels have found their way into my cellar. 🖤
Heady and massive. Big minerals blackberries, ink, and earth. Stops just short of hot. Thunderous.
Heady and massive. Big minerals blackberries, ink, and earth. Stops just short of hot. Thunderous.
Jun 27th, 2020