Wente Vineyards

The Nth Degree Livermore Valley Syrah

9.436 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Rich, lush; blackberries, black plum, blackberries, boysenberries, black pepper, grilled meats, leather, showing a little too much wood, lavender, violets. Acidity is high and the alcohol shows hot at this stage.

Rich, lush; blackberries, black plum, blackberries, boysenberries, black pepper, grilled meats, leather, showing a little too much wood, lavender, violets. Acidity is high and the alcohol shows hot at this stage.

Jan 13th, 2018
Alexis Reeves

Over priced since there are other Syrahs out there that are just as good for less price but the wine is excellent. You need to allow for it to breathe or very lightly decant it.

Over priced since there are other Syrahs out there that are just as good for less price but the wine is excellent. You need to allow for it to breathe or very lightly decant it.

Sep 12th, 2014
Robert Stackowiak

Blueberry and plum so good fruit on the palate though 17+ years old. Color is deep purple. February 2026.

Blueberry and plum so good fruit on the palate though 17+ years old. Color is deep purple. February 2026.

Feb 28th, 2026
Denny B

Best Syrah I have had in years!!!

Best Syrah I have had in years!!!

Apr 15th, 2019
Wulf Losee

Roses and raspberries on the nose. Black cherries on the front. Slightly astringent Tannic structure on the top of the mouth, with a smooth but mineral backend.

Roses and raspberries on the nose. Black cherries on the front. Slightly astringent Tannic structure on the top of the mouth, with a smooth but mineral backend.

Aug 31st, 2018
Evan Baugh

Soft beautiful, round and supple yes that's 05

Soft beautiful, round and supple yes that's 05

Feb 21st, 2017
Sean Townley

Unconventionally aged

Unconventionally aged

Nov 26th, 2016
Tiara Delgado

Great dinner wine!!!

Great dinner wine!!!

Feb 18th, 2016
Steve Somermeyer

Big, rich Syrah!!

Big, rich Syrah!!

Feb 8th, 2016
Olivia Mowry

Very floral with hints of vanilla

Very floral with hints of vanilla

Aug 24th, 2014