A blend of Syrah, Caladoc, Merlot & Alicante, sourced from biodynamically farmed vines in the Southern Rhône outside of all appellation lines (hence the Vin de France designation). The savory characteristics of the Syrah come through in force, with considerable freshness to back it up.
This wine translates to “the Postman’s Vineyard,” referring to winemaker Serge Scherrer’s first job as a mailman, before obtaining his first vines of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah, of which this wine is made. It’s a sweet tribute to his humble beginnings, with red fruit, pepper, and leather on the palate.
The Aussies call Syrah “Shiraz” and carbonic maceration “carbo-crush”. This playful language translates directly into this bright and zesty bottle. This “micro-negociant” is run by two American sommeliers trying to bring all Australia has to offer to the US, and we are so thankful they’re doing it - this wine is awesome.
Joseph Swan Sonoma Rose Trenton Estate Vineyard 2019
Over 50 years ago, in rural North Dakota, Joseph Swan made his first ever ‘wine’ out of wild rhubarb, using his mother’s laundry press. Fast-forward to today, and his daughter Lynn has now taken the helm at their humble winery in Sonoma. This syrah rosé is bold and peppery, and stands up well to a summer meal of BBQ chicken.
This nod to Cote Rotie is mostly Syrah with a hint of Viognier, lending some elegance and lighthearted floral aromatics. This wine is five years old, and only starting to develop subtle hints of maturity, with vibrant notes of blueberry, roasted herbs, and earth. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, with ample acidity and freshness.
When Kermit Lynch saw the centuries old Les Pallières property on the market, he teamed up with the renowned Brunier brothers to keep the legacy alive. The trio has brought the property back to life and already bottled incredible wines, such as this 90% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Clairette blend.
Find yourself craving serious Rhône Syrah on a weeknight? Not in the mood to compromise taste for value? Louis Barruol and Kermit Lynch’s collaboration old vine Crozes Hermitage, is the answer. Earthy and savory, with pungent notes of black olive and earth, this Syrah will pair beautifully with winter stews.
At Domaine Leon Barral, crafting beautiful wine and cultivating a living breathing ecosystem within the vineyard go hand in hand. Didier Barral is one of the most holistic and detail-oriented vignerons out there. His wines are immensely powerful, age-worthy, and complex.
Domaine Gramenon’s 100% Syrah bottling is a mix of bright red & juicy black berry fruits & dark, earthy notes of black pepper, sage & woodsmoke. This is the wine you want in your glass when tucking into a hearty roast, whether it’s beef or lamb or pork.
From one of Châteauneuf’s most lauded vineyard sites, this cuvée of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Clairette is crafted by masters of the region’s rocky, wind-whipped terroir. This wine is positively classic, with notes of garrigue, chalky minerals, and bright red cherry. A gem for the cellar.
Many would argue that the best earthy, mineral-laden Syrahs sourced from the Rhône’s Côte Rôtie (or “roasted slope”) are among the finest expressions of Syrah on the planet. Clusel Roch’s is magnificent, with notes of kalamata olive, blueberry compôte, and fresh earth. Enjoy with roasted lamb.
The vines in the Que Syrah vineyard happen to be the oldest Syrah vines on the Sonoma coast. Planted in the early 1990s, the farmers were unsure the varietal would thrive in the colder climate, so they crossed their fingers and hoped for the best, inspiring the playful name of the vineyard.
Franck Balthazar is a flawless winemaker producing some of the most spectacular Syrah in his appellation. The ‘Chaillot’ is inky purple in color, with notes of tobacco, olive & incense aromas intertwined with bitter cherry flavor & a persistent finish. Pair with herb roasted lamb.
At Domaine Leon Barral, crafting beautiful wine and cultivating a living breathing ecosystem within the vineyard go hand in hand. Didier Barral is one of the most holistic and detail-oriented vignerons out there. His wines are immensely powerful, age-worthy, and complex.
The wines of Auguste Clape are considered by many to be the benchmark for old world Syrah. The combination of tension, depth, complexity, and longevity achieved by Clape is unmatched in the Northern Rhône. Will mature beautifully in the cellar up to 20 years.
The name means the blood of the stones and for good reason. Here, the vineyard site is on top of a plateau of red clay, limestone, and copious round stones. These stones are influential in the creation of this wine’s depth of flavor and intensity. Rich notes of earth and dark, brooding fruit.
Protégé of the venerable Robert Michel, Guillaume Gilles is making a name for himself in Cornas. He’s crafting decidedly classic Cornas (no de-stemming, aging in old demi-muids & no fining or filtering). The Le Rieux vineyard at 450 meters produces incredibly fresh and bright fruit layered with spice.
We love Arnot-Roberts because they manage to bypass the over-oaked high alcohol Cali style that populates so much of West Coast winemaking. Their Clary Ranch Syrah is a defiant rebuke of that style. Crushed stone and wild blackberries populate the palate, wound up in an intricate, precise package.
