Was looking forward to this wine after enjoying previous vintages in the past. Unfortunately, the 2017 has a bracing level of volatile acidity, this wine is objectively flawed. The wine maintains some brooding dark fruit reminiscent of previous vintages but the acetic nose and palate are inescapable and completely dominant.
Was looking forward to this wine after enjoying previous vintages in the past. Unfortunately, the 2017 has a bracing level of volatile acidity, this wine is objectively flawed. The wine maintains some brooding dark fruit reminiscent of previous vintages but the acetic nose and palate are inescapable and completely dominant.
Oct 12th, 2020
smells like napa - first sip perfect - at sfo vino volo
smells like napa - first sip perfect - at sfo vino volo
1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2015
Big, a bit dry awesome with lamb
Big, a bit dry awesome with lamb
Apr 10th, 2014
Still the best value syrah in my opinion.
Still the best value syrah in my opinion.
Dec 29th, 2021Definitely a great vintage for this wine.
Definitely a great vintage for this wine.
Feb 20th, 2021
An unforeseen blend that knocks your socks off. Can’t get enough of this one.
An unforeseen blend that knocks your socks off. Can’t get enough of this one.
Dec 14th, 2020
Another one from a few weeks ago. Killed it with a seared tri tip! Big wine, loaded with dark berry and spice. Awesome QPR.
Another one from a few weeks ago. Killed it with a seared tri tip! Big wine, loaded with dark berry and spice. Awesome QPR.
Sep 18th, 2019
The 16 vintage is on par with 15. Great!
The 16 vintage is on par with 15. Great!
Jan 9th, 2019First Prospect 772 for us. Thanks @Jason and Jennie for the tip! Beautiful wine, open for an hour, no decant. Juicy cherry pie, syrah spice and a long finish. Perfect with roasted beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner!
First Prospect 772 for us. Thanks @Jason and Jennie for the tip! Beautiful wine, open for an hour, no decant. Juicy cherry pie, syrah spice and a long finish. Perfect with roasted beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner!
Dec 26th, 2018Wine #2 of dinner. 93-94. Compared to the cuvee, this needed some air to tame the fruit. But, it’s just got a great nose and pleases with its distinctive palate.
Wine #2 of dinner. 93-94. Compared to the cuvee, this needed some air to tame the fruit. But, it’s just got a great nose and pleases with its distinctive palate.
Dec 2nd, 2018
Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
