Scrügy Varietal: Syrah

Bodega del Desierto Syrah Alto Valle del Rio Colorado 25/5 2005 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 03 Sep 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

On the beefy side, with thick but juicy dark currant, bittersweet cocoa, plum sauce and licorice notes. Fleshy finish. Should ease up nicely with moderate cellaring. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made.

Kamen Estate Syrah Sonoma Mountain 2006

Winegeeks Wine Reviews — 01 Sep 2008 17:10:19

Reviewed by Winegeeks Wine Reviews on Monday, September 1, 2008 on Winegeeks.com Wine Reviews

Esbrown posted a review:

Last but not least was the 2005 Kamen Estate Syrah, which was a well-integrated and seamless wine that started with aromas that ranged from violets and blackberry perfume and finished with flavors of ripe dark fruit, woodsmoke, cassis and a long finish that just seemed to linger on and on. Rich and robust, but balanced with ample tannins and just enough acidity, I am curious to see how this effort will evolve over the next ten years or so. California Syrah continues to get overlooked by the "Any Pinot in a storm" crowd, but with wines such as this, maybe the pendulum will swing back around.

Rating: 3.60 / 5.00

Razor's Edge Shiraz South Australia 2006 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 24 Aug 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Sunday, August 24, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

Smooth, velvety and appealing for the smoky edge to the dark berry flavors, finishing with a light edge of acidity. Drink now through 2012. 15,000 cases imported.

Coyote's Run 2006

delparnel — 20 Aug 2008 11:39:35

Reviewed by delparnel on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

Spicy with red fruit flavours and white pepper notes, fleshy tannin and great length.

Velvet Glove 2006

JohnJPesce — 15 Aug 2008 13:11:32

Reviewed by JohnJPesce on Friday, August 15, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

The 2006 Shiraz The Velvet Glove has an awesome nose bordering on ethereal. Aromas of smoke, violets, grilled meat, game, saddle leather, blueberry and chocolate leap from the glass. This full-bodied wine is packed and dense, layered with ripe black fruits, has superb delineation, great focus, and a super-long finish. It is still tightly wound and will benefit from a decade in the cellar. This hedonistic behemoth will drink well through 2040.

Mollydooker (the Australian equivalent of Southpaw both Sparky and Sarah Marquis are left-handed) is the label of the renowned winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis. This is their second vintage following the schism with The Grateful Palate and the end of their involvement in the hugely successful Marquis Philips project. Total case production is 72,000, down from the 120,000 cases produced under the Marquis Philips label. They have also set up their own importing company in the United States.

Pepperwood Grove Syrah California 2005

Winegeeks Wine Reviews — 13 Aug 2008 22:46:27

Reviewed by Winegeeks Wine Reviews on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 on Winegeeks.com Wine Reviews

Cramek posted a review:

This earthy, beautifully colored Syrah is full of peppery spices (as the name implies) and dark fruits. Well balanced and definitely worth a taste!

Rating: 3.60 / 5.00

Jelly Roll Syrah Santa Ynez Valley 2006

Winegeeks Wine Reviews — 02 Aug 2008 12:27:19

Reviewed by Winegeeks Wine Reviews on Saturday, August 2, 2008 on Winegeeks.com Wine Reviews

Chateaume posted a review:

If you like a Syrah that might just bite you back well then I have the perfect wine...Oh yeah it's Jelly Roll as in, "Jelly Roll Morton". The wine maker Jim Knight loves Jazz or so I am guessing... The aromas jump out of the glass ready to send you into a state of a total animalistic orgasmic state from which it is so sad to return. Black ripe earth sucks you in as you do the same to it. You become one in this berry festival that is now your mouth....Drink up young warriors for this will be the day you fight! Oh my I think I went overboard, oh well just try it and see what I mean. With a steak!

Rating: 4.40 / 5.00

Le Grand Noir Cabernet - Shiraz 2004

npc160 — 15 Jul 2008 10:36:58

Reviewed by npc160 on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

Producer's notes:

The vineyards, selected from low yielding vines, come from the areas of Carcassonne and the Minervois. Minervois has a mild Mediterranean climate, rolling uplands among broad plateaus, and soil composed of limestone, clay, and schist, streaked with granite and chalk. Considered the best of the region.

The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness then cold macerated prior to alcoholic fermentation in order to extract colour and flavour. The wine was macerated on skin for four weeks then pressed and malo-lactic fermentation was carried out in oak barrels. The wine was racked then aged for six months.

Deep red colour with purple fringe. Intense aromas of vanilla, coffee, red fruit, spice and herbs. Rich palate with soft tannins, vanilla and red fruit flavours, with excellent length.

To go with all meat and cheese dishes or even to be served after a meal with chocolate.

2006 Badger Mountain NSA Organic Syrah Columbia Valley

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 14 Jul 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Monday, July 14, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

Lean and tangy, with juicy balance to the modest blackberry flavors. Drink now. 6,000 cases made.

Les Costières de Pomerols Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc Rosé Beauvignac 2007

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 13 Jul 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Sunday, July 13, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

There's a nice touch of richness to this fruity rosé. Dried cherry, dark plum and spice dominate, with vanilla notes on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.

2006 Stellenbosch Vineyards Shiraz Oracle of the Sun

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 11 Jul 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Friday, July 11, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

Ripe, with fleshy dark berry fruit and vanilla and mocha notes. Toasty but open-knit, with a sanguine hint checking in on the finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported.

Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella's Garden 2006

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 09 Jul 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

Firm in texture, this is balanced with a vibrant core of red cherry, raspberry and spice flavors that persist on the chewy finish, expanding to show hints of dark chocolate and sweet spices. Best from 2010 through 2016. 5,400 cases imported.

Waterbrook Syrah Columbia Valley 2005

teamvue — 08 Jul 2008 16:12:44

Reviewed by teamvue on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

has a tannic finish

light bodied with medium finish

goes well with food and would not be good to drink alone.

Sandy: Would try again but would pair with food.

May: would not try again

Rosemount Shiraz South Eastern Australia Diamond Label 2004

serafsha — 08 Jul 2008 12:13:21

Reviewed by serafsha on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

Sharp, can taste both Cabernet and Shiraz qualities.

Indaba Shiraz Western Cape 2007

Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS — 02 Jul 2008 17:00:00

Reviewed by Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 on Wine Spectator Online Daily Wine Picks RSS

Tasty plum, black cherry and sweet toast notes in an uncomplicated, fresh package. Drink now. 8,000 cases imported.

Tagus Creek Shiraz Touriga Nacional Rosé, 2007, Ribatejo, Portugal

andrew — 02 Jul 2008 10:30:51

Reviewed by andrew on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 on [Spittoon] Tasting Notes

Review0.3 Wine Tasting Note: Falua Tagus Creek Shiraz Touriga Nacional Rosé, 2007, Ribatejo, Portugal Stockist: Waitrose, Booths, Tesco Price: £4.99 [More: Adegga / Snooth] Deep in colour - almost a light red - and a light cherry aroma. Dry,...

2004 Torbreck Shiraz Woodcutter's

drxeno — 28 Jun 2008 04:16:18

Reviewed by drxeno on Saturday, June 28, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

Color: Inky purple and red

Nose: Dusty, with distinct red and blue fruit, but topped off with some lighter notes of floral and white fruit. Oak is nicely in the supportive role.

Palate: Quite restrained and tightly wound, but with good fruit from the nose, medium to full body, and tannins that are strong yet still rounded. Long finish that includes some toast, dust and red fruit, ending with violets.

Edna Valley Edna Valley Syrah Paragon 2005

Winegeeks Wine Reviews — 27 Jun 2008 18:45:38

Reviewed by Winegeeks Wine Reviews on Friday, June 27, 2008 on Winegeeks.com Wine Reviews

Africanboy posted a review:

well balanced easy drinking

Rating: 2.80 / 5.00

Shingleback Shi 2005

sdavis — 25 Jun 2008 13:29:08

Reviewed by sdavis on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 on Wine Reviews from WineLog.net

good wine nose earthy spice pepper blueberry anise palate blueberry pepper some heat nice mouth feel long finish