Rôtie Cellars
Love Rocks 470 Syrah
Oregon, USA
I tried this wine for the first time in ‘22 and wasn’t wowed. This was a very pleasant surprise. It’s a big, rich, silky, and intense wine that fills every crevice of the mouth. Luscious blackberry flavor on entry gives was to a nuanced savory character full of meaty, salty, smokey, and gravelly notes. The richness is cut by a surprising spine of acidity, which the ‘22 was lacking, and the result is a wine with elegance to match the broad concentration. The finish is long and peppery with a black olive note which lingers.
Every element of this wine is in perfect harmony, it’s not burdened by weight, heavy oak or overripeness. This is a Goldilocks example of concentrated Rocks District Syrah. Sadly my only bottle. I’d score this higher, but the nose is quiet.
I tried this wine for the first time in ‘22 and wasn’t wowed. This was a very pleasant surprise. It’s a big, rich, silky, and intense wine that fills every crevice of the mouth. Luscious blackberry flavor on entry gives was to a nuanced savory character full of meaty, salty, smokey, and gravelly notes. The richness is cut by a surprising spine of acidity, which the ‘22 was lacking, and the result is a wine with elegance to match the broad concentration. The finish is long and peppery with a black olive note which lingers.
Every element of this wine is in perfect harmony, it’s not burdened by weight, heavy oak or overripeness. This is a Goldilocks example of concentrated Rocks District Syrah. Sadly my only bottle. I’d score this higher, but the nose is quiet.
Dark fruit, minerals, smoked meat.
Dark fruit, minerals, smoked meat.
Nov 22nd, 2025
