Two Shepherds
Saralee's Vineyard Syrah
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
A little Brett funk that blows off. Tasty.
A little Brett funk that blows off. Tasty.
Sep 17th, 2022Consistent with last notes. Lip-smacking good.
Consistent with last notes. Lip-smacking good.
Jan 25th, 2019Syrah in full focus, but with William’s soft touch. Lean red currants, cranberry, and tons of dried herb and wildflowers.
Syrah in full focus, but with William’s soft touch. Lean red currants, cranberry, and tons of dried herb and wildflowers.
Sep 17th, 2018
Tonight's glass(s) while studying southern France. Always a nice wine.
Tonight's glass(s) while studying southern France. Always a nice wine.
Apr 8th, 2016
So not including possible seepage, this wine was open for three days and completely changed! Nose was loaded with a ton of flowers from honeysuckle to violets or lavender. The flowers over powered everything else in the nose. It was a lovely nose. Very enjoyable, did not seem 100% syrah at all but delicious. We will need to grab a few more!
So not including possible seepage, this wine was open for three days and completely changed! Nose was loaded with a ton of flowers from honeysuckle to violets or lavender. The flowers over powered everything else in the nose. It was a lovely nose. Very enjoyable, did not seem 100% syrah at all but delicious. We will need to grab a few more!
Dec 14th, 2015Decanted for around 30 minutes to let it warm up, this was a coravin. Dark and opaque crimson red. Love the nose on this. It continued to change, started with cinnamon and baking spices. Then went to blueberries, violets and forest foliage. Finished of the nose with charred meat after about an hour in the glass. Palate was smooth with notes of herbs and olives. Low tannins (4.5/10) with a light body. Slight acidic and crisp finish that lingers for a while. Can tell it has had limited oak exposure. Very relaxing and easy to drink. A great cool climate syrah! Excited to crack this open next weekend.
Decanted for around 30 minutes to let it warm up, this was a coravin. Dark and opaque crimson red. Love the nose on this. It continued to change, started with cinnamon and baking spices. Then went to blueberries, violets and forest foliage. Finished of the nose with charred meat after about an hour in the glass. Palate was smooth with notes of herbs and olives. Low tannins (4.5/10) with a light body. Slight acidic and crisp finish that lingers for a while. Can tell it has had limited oak exposure. Very relaxing and easy to drink. A great cool climate syrah! Excited to crack this open next weekend.
Dec 6th, 2015Always so damn tasty. Thank you Will for doing what you do.
Always so damn tasty. Thank you Will for doing what you do.
Nov 3rd, 2015
Very light N. Rhone style with aromas of violets and wet forest floor. Neutral oak aging produces astringent and austere flavors of tart unripe cherries, persimmon and Kalamata olives. Am I drinking the same wine everyone else is raving about? Although it shows promise and plenty of acidity, I think it needs several years of bottle age to fully develop
Very light N. Rhone style with aromas of violets and wet forest floor. Neutral oak aging produces astringent and austere flavors of tart unripe cherries, persimmon and Kalamata olives. Am I drinking the same wine everyone else is raving about? Although it shows promise and plenty of acidity, I think it needs several years of bottle age to fully develop
Oct 17th, 2015Iron, smooth blackberries, and a hint of floral on the nose. Velvety tannins carry the aromas through to the palate. The medium length finish calls for another pleasantly acidic draw. I think a northern St. Joseph comes to mind, but with balanced California fruit.
Iron, smooth blackberries, and a hint of floral on the nose. Velvety tannins carry the aromas through to the palate. The medium length finish calls for another pleasantly acidic draw. I think a northern St. Joseph comes to mind, but with balanced California fruit.
Mar 19th, 2015