Red

Syrah

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

barbecue · game birds · wild mushroom risotto · truffles

201290 pts

A 100% varietal wine from a light-handed producer, this captures a sense of muted, yet juicy red cherry around structured tannins, making for an elegant experience. Integrated oak ensures a layered, medium-bodied wine, with a leathery, coffee-like finish. Cellar through 2020.
201191 pts

The winemaker has said he makes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to support his Syrah habit. Here he offers a compelling case in point, making a velvety, substantial 100% Syrah that's more elegant than overpowering. Mocha-kissed tannins play nicely with black and red berry fruit,…
201090 pts

The challenges of the 2010 vintage were ample, but Longboard has succeeded with this elegant Syrah. With fruit-forward blackberry, cherry, licorice and pepper flavors, it has a smoked meat note that recommends pairing it with barbecue, game birds, or a wild mushroom risotto, esp…
200991 pts

This is a lovely Syrah. It has a medium-bodied lightness that feels velvety in the mouth, and is packed with sweet blackberry, plum, mocha and bacon flavors, accented with smoky sandalwood. Nice to drink now, and will gain traction over the next 6–8 years.
200891 pts

A wonderful Syrah, one of the most drinkable on the market. It's delicious, with thick, soft tannins housing dry, complex flavors of blackberries, black currants, cola, anise and black pepper.