Posts tagged: Syrah

98 Point Syrah Sensation

Bibiana González Rave is the founder and winemaker of Cattleya Wines. She is also the wife of star winemaker Jeff Pisoni.  Born and raised in Colombia and trained as a winemaker in France, she moved to California in 2007 to settle into making extraordinary wines.  In her words: “Since my early teenage years, my dream has been […]

Monday May 13th, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

French Laundry’s Syrah Favorite

Site is the new venture from  Jeremy Weintraub (longtime Seavey winemaker).  He sources from the best “Sites” in California.  This latest Syrah is just a good example.  The 2015 Site is sourced from the Bien Nacido Vineyard.  Bien Nacido Vineyard would be considered “Grand Cru” if they were located in France. Site’s list of accolades is […]

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The BEST Nuts & Bolts Wine to-date – BAR NONE

“You’ve finally done it and curated the man cave of your dreams. The hand-carved cherry wood bar is fully stocked with everything from espresso tequila to berry-infused absinthe to Jolt Cola. The 1915 Brunswick pool table compliments the Elle Bleu Gargoyle humidor with names like Behike, Opus X and Black Dragon. The hint of gun-metal […]

Friday May 3rd, 2019 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

97 Point Rock Star Red

Matthias Pippig is not your everyday mainstream winemaker. He’s an “artist” in the true sense of the worth.  A creator, a dreamer, a visionary, a poet, a chef, a scientist.  Mix this all together and you have Sanguis.  Matthias moved here from Germany some 30 years ago with plans to make it big in the […]

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DUMOL 2016 DESIGNATED VINEYARD RELEASES – 96 & 97 Points!

With still lower than normal production levels this vintage will sell out in no time! The 2016 DuMol releases are turning out to be quite spectacular! I would say that several of these may the best ever from this winery. Look for some rave reviews from the wine critics! As you know DuMOL is always in high-demand, […]

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Syrah Value of the Month & FREE SHIPPING to start the New Year!

Bright notes of black currants, licorice and ripe plums jump out of the glass The lush palate is medium to full in body loaded with with bright stone fruit, a whiff of bacon fat and great balance.  This youngster has great complexity and finsised with long with fine-grained tannins. Piedrasassi 2017 Syrah, Santa Barbara GGWC […]

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A THANKSGIVING SUGGESTION : “Just Can’t Get Enough of”… this

For many, Nuts & Bolts functions as the Herman Story Gateway Drug. Each vintage delivers a Syrah of exceptional structure, body and power. Nuts & Bolts is built of the most opulent, expressive Syrah barrels in the cellar. Herman Story 2016 Nuts & Bolts Syrah GGWC 54.99 FREE SHIPPING on 6 or more! Use code […]

Tuesday November 6th, 2018 in , , , , | No Comments »

100 Pointer by Screaming Eagle owned next Cult Winery!

Stan Kroenke owner of Screaming Eagle is putting the next CULT winery on the map just a few hours south of the bay area! Stan is the mastermind behind many other great ventures. Stan Kroenke is the owner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which is the largest shareholder of English Premier League football club Arsenal […]

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A Saintly Priced Syrah!

Chris Kiranbay (Saint K) was involved in the Washington DC restaurant industry. When he took a trip to Napa in 2006 he decided that he had to move to California. Eventually winding up in Paso Robles in 2010. He worked in fine dining, and started a wine brokerage, and as Chris said: “he had found […]

Wednesday September 12th, 2018 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just Can’t Get Enough of …. this Syrah!

Herman Syrah is the “story” of tall tales, Wrangler Jeans, and bold wines crafted by Russell P. From. This winery has become a real head-turner since it was created a little over a decade ago. Russell is a real “Rhone Ranger” and that has not escaped the notice of numerous publications garnering many 94-97 point […]

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