Syrah/Shiraz
Horsepower Vineyards 2017 'The Tribe Vineyard' Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Crushed violet, ember, moist earth, herb, green-olive, wet basalt and smoked meat aromas are followed by a velvet hammer of olive and other savory flavors, coating the palate in waves from end to end. Finishes with firm but suave tannins.
$179.97
Horsepower Vineyards 2017 'High Contrast Vineyard' Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Explodes from the glass with smoky aromas that waft with notes of dark chocolate-covered blackberries, roasted coffee, and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, showcasing balanced youthful tannins. There is a velvety firmness and an elongated finish.
$169.99
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2023 'Clos Florentin', Saint-Joseph, Rhône, France
A radiant beauty. Ripe black fruits, spice box, crushed violets and hints of orange rind lead into a finely sculpted Clos Florentin that will begin to show its full potential with at least two more years in bottle.
$159.97
Hors Categorie Vineyard 2018 Syrah, Walla Walla, Washington
Aromatically quite intense, it shows a very Côte-Rôtie nose as green peppercorns, iron, bull’s blood, orange rind and black currant. The palate offers a dense core of blackberry compote, crème de violette, and stony undertones.
$347.99
Domaine E. Guigal 2022 Côte-Rôtie 'La Landonne'
Deep dark ruby, aromas of lack fruits, leather, licorice, coffee and oriental spices. Powerful with richness, important tannic structure. Fully expressing terroir, finesse and the strength of its tannins. Great aging potential, structured and concentrated
$559.97
Penfolds 2020 Grange, Bin 95, Shiraz, Australia
A blend of 97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon: Deep opaque, dark core, eruption of fruits, dark coffee grind, tapenade, black earth, Christmas pudding, boiled fruitcake mix, ironstone, graphite, iodine, and black ink. Soft tannins, elegant finish.
$799.99
Penfolds 2015 Grange, Bin 95, Shiraz, Australia
A blend of 98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon: Deep opaque color, with a dark core, eruption of fruits, dark coffee grind, tapenade, black earth, Christmas pudding, boiled fruitcake mix, ironstone, graphite, iodine, and black ink. Soft tannins.
$699.99
E. Guigal 2021 'La Landonne' Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
This shows intense power, yet it’s channeled and restrained and combines structure and layering with dark berries, dark plums, cocoa, bark, earth, smoke and baking spices. It's full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a long, focused finish.
$499.97
Linne Calodo Cellars 2020 Slacker 'Self Esteem', Paso Robles, California
A raspberry bush is nestled inside the aromatics and flavors of this wine. Juicy raspberry pops on the palate, with fine persistent tannins that begin strong then slowly melt away. Undertones of sage and cedar hint at a complexity only just beginning.
$69.97
Domaine René Rostaing 2020 Côte Rôtie Cuvée Classique Ampodium, Rhône, France
Fresh black fruits and potpourri on the expressive, expansive nose. Highly floral, spicy, with intense dark berry and bitter cherry flavors becoming sweeter with air. Finishes with excellent thrust, sneaky tannins, lingering floral and Asian spice notes.
$99.97
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2023 L'Hermitage Rouge, Rhône, France
A deep, inky hued effort revealing utterly classic Hermitage aromatics of darker cassis and blue fruits as well as a liquid rock-like sense of minerality. Young, primordial, incredible purity, freshness in its aromatics. Full-bodied and powerful.
$349.97