Sola Winery
Mendocino County Syrah
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Pretty dark in the cup. Ink colored with a bit of red-purple in the light. Smells a bit more like cherry-berry syrup and vanilla caramels than fresh, funky forestal Syrah stuff. Still there’s a woodsy, hickory bacon element in the glass. Taste is heavy and deep. Bit of black licorice and some coffee beans. There is plenty-plenty tannin to chewy on. The oaky-vanilla bit really prevents the rest of the complexity from coming forward though. The mountain berries and herbs are lurking, but lost. It’s a drinkable Syrah, but not spectacular.
Pretty dark in the cup. Ink colored with a bit of red-purple in the light. Smells a bit more like cherry-berry syrup and vanilla caramels than fresh, funky forestal Syrah stuff. Still there’s a woodsy, hickory bacon element in the glass. Taste is heavy and deep. Bit of black licorice and some coffee beans. There is plenty-plenty tannin to chewy on. The oaky-vanilla bit really prevents the rest of the complexity from coming forward though. The mountain berries and herbs are lurking, but lost. It’s a drinkable Syrah, but not spectacular.
Mar 31st, 2020
Really liked this Syrah. Tobacco and dark fruit dominate the flavor. Smooth with mellow tannins. Really enjoyed this—excellent QPR.
Really liked this Syrah. Tobacco and dark fruit dominate the flavor. Smooth with mellow tannins. Really enjoyed this—excellent QPR.
Dec 31st, 2018
Color of dark ruby, a bit cloudy, and a bit brown and purple tone on the rim. Nose of wood chips, oak, strength of alcohol, spice, some smoky note, and a bit vague dark fruit. Taste is rather interesting with leafy black tea note, some cocoa, raisins, spice, juicy grapes, and low on tannins. A Syrah with interesting characters.
Color of dark ruby, a bit cloudy, and a bit brown and purple tone on the rim. Nose of wood chips, oak, strength of alcohol, spice, some smoky note, and a bit vague dark fruit. Taste is rather interesting with leafy black tea note, some cocoa, raisins, spice, juicy grapes, and low on tannins. A Syrah with interesting characters.
Nov 8th, 2018
Great bottle of dry full smooth Shiraz with great company
Great bottle of dry full smooth Shiraz with great company
Jul 7th, 2018
K liked first sip and last sip. Mom bought for everyone at Christmas.
K liked first sip and last sip. Mom bought for everyone at Christmas.
Dec 19th, 2017
Bad bottle. Did not like at all. Too much alcohol taste.
Bad bottle. Did not like at all. Too much alcohol taste.
Jul 30th, 2017