There is much to be said for simple competence. From one of the pioneers of Santa Barbara area Rhone varietals, this is carefully coiffed, delicious
Tag: Syrah
Ageing Report: Epoch Authenticity Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles 2008
Massive, ripe and hot about covers this Syrah from Paso Robles. I am not among those who disdain high alcohol wines. They have their place.
Wine Review: Cave De Tain “Grand Classique” Crozes-Hermitage 2015
A smoky, meaty bundle of joy when you first meet up. But this is a swaggering, spirited guest who then has way too much to
Wine Review: Casas Del Bosque Syrah Gran Reserva Valle de Casablanca 2014
Wild, explosive, and atmospheric, this seething visceral chorale of blackberry, red plum, roasted meat, and black olive is on the jammy side but is rescued
Wine Review: E.Guigal La Turque Côte-Rôtie 2008
The best wines in the world show well even in poor vintages, and 2008 was cold and rainy in the Northern Rhone throughout much of
Budget Wine Review: J. Lohr South Ridge Paso Robles Syrah 2016
Guaranteed, you won’t hate this wine. It’s hard to hate something so precisely manufactured, perfectly coiffed, with no rough edges, and brimming with the typical
