Barrel sample #1 of the 2016 Syrah! @Stanley Barrios way to go. This was a rockstar.
Apr 11th, 2018
2016 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. We were lucky to get into the Top release party as well this trip so was able to taste and meet Elena. Since Gail didn’t go, opened Sunday night. Just a lovely blend of 45% Grenache, 41% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, and 3% Roussanne. Using Roussanne instead of Viognier makes this wine unique. Bravo Elena and Stanley.
2016 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. We were lucky to get into the Top release party as well this trip so was able to taste and meet Elena. Since Gail didn’t go, opened Sunday night. Just a lovely blend of 45% Grenache, 41% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, and 3% Roussanne. Using Roussanne instead of Viognier makes this wine unique. Bravo Elena and Stanley.
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2019
Been a strange and challenging year for everyone, but still extremely thankful with brighter days to come! Today, I’m especially thankful for this wine - a favorite under normal circumstances, but greatness really resonating with a fantastic meal. Happy thanksgiving all!
Been a strange and challenging year for everyone, but still extremely thankful with brighter days to come! Today, I’m especially thankful for this wine - a favorite under normal circumstances, but greatness really resonating with a fantastic meal. Happy thanksgiving all!
Nov 26th, 2020
90 minute decant and OMG was this good! Structured and complex, every sip bringing something new. We had a great time visiting @Stanley Barrios last fall and hope to he and Elena in Minnesota this summer!
90 minute decant and OMG was this good! Structured and complex, every sip bringing something new. We had a great time visiting @Stanley Barrios last fall and hope to he and Elena in Minnesota this summer!
Feb 14th, 2020
Lifted fruit. Plum, cassis and ripe berries. Very high oak with baking spices that opens to very sweet oak and candies fruit.
Lifted fruit. Plum, cassis and ripe berries. Very high oak with baking spices that opens to very sweet oak and candies fruit.
Dec 19th, 2019Nicely done @Stanley Barrios! 2 hour decant and just a beautiful, smooth beast of a wine. Perfectly balanced.
Nicely done @Stanley Barrios! 2 hour decant and just a beautiful, smooth beast of a wine. Perfectly balanced.
Jul 28th, 2019
Nice blend, you could pop & pour but I prefer it after a couple hours of air👍🏼
Nice blend, you could pop & pour but I prefer it after a couple hours of air👍🏼
Jun 7th, 2019
Tasting pour at Hospice du Rhône Saturday Grand Tasting. Excellent
Tasting pour at Hospice du Rhône Saturday Grand Tasting. Excellent
May 1st, 2018
Very extrovert personality ... wants to be center of attention. While I would call this wine “in balance”, the volume on every descriptive is at max levels ... if you like that style, this will blow your mind ... I thought it was fantastic.
Give a little air and slight chill before jumping in.
Very extrovert personality ... wants to be center of attention. While I would call this wine “in balance”, the volume on every descriptive is at max levels ... if you like that style, this will blow your mind ... I thought it was fantastic.
Give a little air and slight chill before jumping in.
May 3rd, 2020
Mike had this 7 years ago
Mike had this 7 years ago
May 19th, 2018
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
