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Les Trois Syrah Blend

9.298 ratings

9.340 pro ratings

Sonoma County, California, USA

Syrah, Grenache

Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.2

Double decanted to get rid of a fair amount of sediment. Deeply earthy nose with tiny pungent mountain berry fruit. Sharp roasted herbs too and beef jerky. On the palate, nicely intense flavors and zingy acidity, tannins there but resolving. Lengthy finish. 76% Syrah 24% Grenache Only 13.6% alcohol! From Sonoma County. Aging quite slowly and easily could be confused with a good Northern Rhone Syrah. Serving with braised lamb shanks.

Double decanted to get rid of a fair amount of sediment. Deeply earthy nose with tiny pungent mountain berry fruit. Sharp roasted herbs too and beef jerky. On the palate, nicely intense flavors and zingy acidity, tannins there but resolving. Lengthy finish. 76% Syrah 24% Grenache Only 13.6% alcohol! From Sonoma County. Aging quite slowly and easily could be confused with a good Northern Rhone Syrah. Serving with braised lamb shanks.

Oct 11th, 2026

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

High toned, red fruit, a bit of dark berry, acid, tree bark, forest floor, tar, funky in a good way, aged perfectly. Dare I say Chave-ish? Got this for a steal. Will buy more immediately.

High toned, red fruit, a bit of dark berry, acid, tree bark, forest floor, tar, funky in a good way, aged perfectly. Dare I say Chave-ish? Got this for a steal. Will buy more immediately.

Nov 29th, 2019

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

10

Fruity, earthy, vibrant, needs air and time, but wonderful

Fruity, earthy, vibrant, needs air and time, but wonderful

4 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2014

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.9

2010. Tar, game, smashed Marion berries, acidity, tannic structure, very light on its feet, but intensity

2010. Tar, game, smashed Marion berries, acidity, tannic structure, very light on its feet, but intensity

3 people found it helpfulOct 30th, 2013

9.3

Let it open up. Aromas of bell pepper, cranberries, smoked meat, mint, matchbook, pickled egg(!), sulfur, and key lime pie! I swear!

Let it open up. Aromas of bell pepper, cranberries, smoked meat, mint, matchbook, pickled egg(!), sulfur, and key lime pie! I swear!

2 people found it helpfulMay 25th, 2015

8.7

Tannic, leathery, tight, with hints of petrol on the nose. Needs more time in the bottle to see if it will open up.

Tannic, leathery, tight, with hints of petrol on the nose. Needs more time in the bottle to see if it will open up.

2 people found it helpfulMar 13th, 2015

8.9

Definitely from a cool year, dominated by the Syrah. Dry, lean, tannic with hints of blue and black fruits.

Definitely from a cool year, dominated by the Syrah. Dry, lean, tannic with hints of blue and black fruits.

2 people found it helpfulMar 13th, 2015

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.8

Perhaps the most compelling new world Syrah of 2011. No new oak, partial stems, but so unified and contoured with no abruptness.

Perhaps the most compelling new world Syrah of 2011. No new oak, partial stems, but so unified and contoured with no abruptness.

2 people found it helpfulOct 10th, 2014

Kenny Baldridge

9.6

Still drinking great! One of my all time favorites.

Still drinking great! One of my all time favorites.

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2018

Rebecca Toedter

8.8

Could use some time, bright fruit and groovy earth

Could use some time, bright fruit and groovy earth

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2015