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Domaine Gilles Troullier "De-La" Cotes Catalanes Rouge 2013
92
Our Score
92+
Wine Advocate
(4/2015) "The 2013 Cotes Catalans De-La and this blend of 100% Syrah comes all from the granite soils around the towns of Lesquerde and Tevillach. Vinified in concrete tank and aged in a combination of tank and demi-muid (20% new), it has a terrific bouquet of black raspberry, garrigue, toasted spice and crushed rock to go with a medium-bodied, supple, elegant and beautifully pure style on the palate. Give it another year or two and drink bottles through 2023."
(4/2015) "The 2013 Cotes Catalans De-La and this blend of 100% Syrah comes all from the granite soils around the towns of Lesquerde and Tevillach. Vinified in concrete tank and aged in a combination of tank and demi-muid (20% new), it has a terrific bouquet of black raspberry, garrigue, toasted spice and crushed rock to go with a medium-bodied, supple, elegant and beautifully pure style on the palate. Give it another year or two and drink bottles through 2023."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Amavi Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2013
Intro
91
Wine Advocate
(6/29/2016) "The standout of the 2013s is the 2013 Syrah from Walla Walla. Incorporating a splash of Grenache and raised in 10% new French oak, it has terrific notes of black raspberries, blackberries, peppery herbs and violets in a medium to full-bodied, supple, elegant package that shines for it purity of fruit. It drops off a touch on the finish, but is still an outstanding wine made in a consumer-friendly, charming style. Drink Date 2016 - 2021."
(6/29/2016) "The standout of the 2013s is the 2013 Syrah from Walla Walla. Incorporating a splash of Grenache and raised in 10% new French oak, it has terrific notes of black raspberries, blackberries, peppery herbs and violets in a medium to full-bodied, supple, elegant package that shines for it purity of fruit. It drops off a touch on the finish, but is still an outstanding wine made in a consumer-friendly, charming style. Drink Date 2016 - 2021."
$
2379
Discount:
750 ML
Stolpman Ballard Canyon Estate Grown Syrah 2016
93
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
92
Wine Advocate
(4/27/2018) "Stolpman's largest cuvée, amounting to some 4,400 cases, is the keenly priced 2016 Syrah Estate, which reveals a classic nose of blackberry, violets, rose petal, cracked pepper and grilled meat. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, expansive and juicy with an ample core of sweet fruit and good length and persistence. Some chalky tannins assert themselves on the finish, but it's already drinking well. Drink Date 2018 - 2026."
(4/27/2018) "Stolpman's largest cuvée, amounting to some 4,400 cases, is the keenly priced 2016 Syrah Estate, which reveals a classic nose of blackberry, violets, rose petal, cracked pepper and grilled meat. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, expansive and juicy with an ample core of sweet fruit and good length and persistence. Some chalky tannins assert themselves on the finish, but it's already drinking well. Drink Date 2018 - 2026."
$
2299
Discount:
750 ML
Marlene & Nicolas Chevalier "Les Voleyses" Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2015
Beautiful smoke, earth and lift on this delicious, dark-fruited 100% Syrah from importer Mike Corso.
91
Our Score
90
Wine Advocate
(12/2016) "Moving to the two reds, the 2015 Crozes Hermitage les Voleyses is a supple, pretty, straightup charming Syrah that has lots of black raspberry and blueberry fruits, medium-bodied richness, no hard edges and an elegant, hard to resist style."
(12/2016) "Moving to the two reds, the 2015 Crozes Hermitage les Voleyses is a supple, pretty, straightup charming Syrah that has lots of black raspberry and blueberry fruits, medium-bodied richness, no hard edges and an elegant, hard to resist style."
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Beckmen Vineyards "Purisima Mountain Vineyard" Ballard Canyon Syrah 2016
This gorgeous Ballard Canyon red is simply dripping with pure, rich fruit. A year ago we featured it for $24.79 and loved it at that price. We just reloaded and offer it now for several bucks less!
93
Our Score
93
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
93
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2016 Syrah Purisima Mountain is a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that was aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with attractive notes of black fruits, smoked herbs, bacon fat, and pepper, it's medium to full-bodied, ripe and polished, with tons of fruit as well as underlying structured and depth. It's a smoking Syrah as well as a great value.
The 2016 Syrah Purisima Mountain is a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that was aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with attractive notes of black fruits, smoked herbs, bacon fat, and pepper, it's medium to full-bodied, ripe and polished, with tons of fruit as well as underlying structured and depth. It's a smoking Syrah as well as a great value.
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
E.Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2015
91
Wine Advocate
92+
Our Score
96
Wine & Spirits
(2/2019) "This is a strapping Crozes-Hermitage, and a terrific example of the combination of power and finesse possible in the 2015 vintage. Culled from parcels in four villages, most of the vines growing on steep granite slopes, the wine is initially gruff and ungiving, the fruit walled off by tannins, oak and the simple density of the extract. But give it a few hours in a decanter and the structure begins to fill with flavor, juicy blackberry and plum notes welling up to meet the austere minerality head-on. It feels more Hermitage than Crozes, the firm tannins and deep, concentrated flavor demanding more time in the cellar to relax and reveal their detail."
(2/2019) "This is a strapping Crozes-Hermitage, and a terrific example of the combination of power and finesse possible in the 2015 vintage. Culled from parcels in four villages, most of the vines growing on steep granite slopes, the wine is initially gruff and ungiving, the fruit walled off by tannins, oak and the simple density of the extract. But give it a few hours in a decanter and the structure begins to fill with flavor, juicy blackberry and plum notes welling up to meet the austere minerality head-on. It feels more Hermitage than Crozes, the firm tannins and deep, concentrated flavor demanding more time in the cellar to relax and reveal their detail."
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Vincent Paris "Selection" Crozes-Hermitage 2017
91
Our Score
(7/2019) The 2017 vintage of this 100% Syrah is even better than the last two times we've carried it. Packed with flavors of dark black fruits, hints of smoke, kalamata and flowers, this smartly priced Northern Rhône red is more structured than past vintages, with a wonderful balance of chew and juicy acidity.
(7/2019) The 2017 vintage of this 100% Syrah is even better than the last two times we've carried it. Packed with flavors of dark black fruits, hints of smoke, kalamata and flowers, this smartly priced Northern Rhône red is more structured than past vintages, with a wonderful balance of chew and juicy acidity.
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Roark Ballard Canyon Syrah 2013
93+
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(8/2015) "The 2013 Syrah is one of the best wines I have tasted from Ryan Roark. Inky blue and black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, game and tobacco blossom in the glass. The body and texture are those of a wine from a warmer site, but there is plenty of aromatic nuance woven throughout that adds nuance. This effortless, resonant Syrah is pure class. The 2013 was done with 2/3rds whole clusters."
(8/2015) "The 2013 Syrah is one of the best wines I have tasted from Ryan Roark. Inky blue and black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, game and tobacco blossom in the glass. The body and texture are those of a wine from a warmer site, but there is plenty of aromatic nuance woven throughout that adds nuance. This effortless, resonant Syrah is pure class. The 2013 was done with 2/3rds whole clusters."
Day Wines "Hock & Deuce" Mae's Vineyard Syrah 2014
91
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
92+
John Gilman
(8/2017) "The Hock and Deuce bottling, which is a blend of eighty-five percent syrah and fifteen percent viognier, was the first wine from Brianne Day that I had the pleasure to taste a couple of years ago and it immediately caught my attention. The two grapes are co-fermented and raised principally in neutral oak. The 2014 version is youthful and very promising, wafting from the glass in a fine blend of cassis, dark chocolate, a touch of pepper, superb soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and very refined on the attack, with a full-bodied format, a good core, ripe tannins and excellent focus and balance on the long and nascently complex finish. This will be lovely, but give it at least a few years to blossom. 2020-2050."
(8/2017) "The Hock and Deuce bottling, which is a blend of eighty-five percent syrah and fifteen percent viognier, was the first wine from Brianne Day that I had the pleasure to taste a couple of years ago and it immediately caught my attention. The two grapes are co-fermented and raised principally in neutral oak. The 2014 version is youthful and very promising, wafting from the glass in a fine blend of cassis, dark chocolate, a touch of pepper, superb soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and very refined on the attack, with a full-bodied format, a good core, ripe tannins and excellent focus and balance on the long and nascently complex finish. This will be lovely, but give it at least a few years to blossom. 2020-2050."
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Domaine des Remizieres "Cuvee Particuliere" Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2016
Wine Spectator quotes a $40 price for this excellent Northern Rhone red. We have it specially imported for us and are passing the savings along to you!
91+
Our Score
91
Jeb Dunnuck
91
Wine Spectator
(2/28/2018) "An enticing, warm style, with layers of fig sauce and crushed plum fruit steeped with anise hints and laced with ganache accents. Offers a light brambly echo through the finish. Best from 2019 through 2024. 1,800 cases made."
(2/28/2018) "An enticing, warm style, with layers of fig sauce and crushed plum fruit steeped with anise hints and laced with ganache accents. Offers a light brambly echo through the finish. Best from 2019 through 2024. 1,800 cases made."
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
