Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Shirah Grenache 2021
Shirah Wine Co. – 100% Grenache
Central Coast, California 🇺🇸

Overview
A single-varietal Grenache sourced from Central Coast vineyards, produced in a straightforward, honest style. This 2021 leans toward a juicy, fruit-forward expression with a slightly rustic edge, emphasizing freshness and drinkability over polish. Alcohol sits around 14.6%, and the wine is made kosher (not mevushal), with a transparent, minimal-intervention approach.

Aromas & Flavors
Cranberry, tart red cherry, and pomegranate lead the profile, followed by subtle herbal and earthy undertones. A light peppery note and hints of dried Mediterranean herbs add dimension without overpowering the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Medium-light body with accented acidity. The texture is straightforward and energetic rather than plush, keeping the wine lively and easygoing. The finish is short but clean, reinforcing its casual, everyday character.

Food Pairings
Grilled chicken or turkey, lamb skewers, roasted vegetables, tomato-based dishes, or simple Mediterranean fare. Works well slightly chilled.

Verdict
An approachable, juicy Grenache with rustic charm and refreshing acidity. Not complex or long, but enjoyable and honest, a solid, easy-drinking red with food-friendly versatility. — 2 days ago

Bernat Jaume

8.9

Para ser un vino de Shirah me ha gustado bastante. — 7 years ago

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Mariana Heavey

9.4

Fantastic fresh Malbec Shirah Trumpeter! — 8 years ago

Jammer

9.1

Burst of berry, the Shirah comes through, nice table wine for the price. — 9 months ago

"Odedi"

8.9

This Cabernet Sauvignon blend from California is drinking very nicely now, as a 4 year old. I had this vintage a year ago, and it is better now.

Showing red and black fruits with wood, earth, vanilla, licorice, peppercorn, pencil lead, tobacco, chocolates and coffee.

Full bodied with medium acidity. Spicy with nice complexity.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins.

Good right out of the bottle, fruit forward and good by itself or with food. Nice, enjoyable and a good quality wine.

I gave it a light chill and had by the pool.

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Petit verdot. Kosher non mevushal

Only 13.7% ABV, which I loved.

89 points.

$45. — 5 years ago

Joshua Rynderman

9.2

One of my favorite rosés of 2016! High acid, great aromatics, excellent structure. — 8 years ago

Joshua Rynderman

9.2

Big, Cali Rhone Blend. Delicious. — 9 years ago

Iwan

9.1

Beautiful Syrah. Dark and brooding, very masculine. A little moly and earthy, black fruit, slight meatiness. Opened up nicely after a one hour decant. — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

A beautiful color of dark purple with a wide purplish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, sweet plums, blueberries, violets, black currants, cedar, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, dark chocolates, bitter herbs, vegetables, and pencil lead. Very nice nose.

Full bodied and smooth with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, oak, spices, earth, vegetables, graphites, dark coffee, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and black pepper.

Long finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a great Syrah blend from Paso Robles. Easy drinking and tasty with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity with a gorgeous nose.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (needs an hour). Drinking very nicely now, and will be better in the next 3 years.

I paired it with cheeses, nuts and dried fruits.

A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Tannant. Aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels (20% new). Kosher.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 7 years ago

Joshua Rynderman

9.3

QPR winner! The new Vintage Whites is spectacular and should go so well with a wide range of foods. — 8 years ago