Shay A

9.5

94-95

This was one of the wines I served for my annual WWC hosting. All wines served blind.

93 syrah/ 7 viognier

The third syrah in my lineup was a wine I've enjoyed a few times over the last five years. Bangin' vintage and in a style I enjoy (syrah and vio). Purple-black in the glass, it offers up killer aromatics of rich, dark fruit, some baking spice, and smoked meat. Even with nearly four hours, this was a monster in structure with tannin that paired beautifully with an herb crusted lamb rack. Powerful on the palate with smoked berries, bacon, espresso, vanilla and a savory finish. Still on the upswing with lots of wonderful Cote-Rotie fireworks in store. Wish I had another! — 2 hours ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

One of the best get examples of American vio your likely to find. — 3 years ago

JJ Collins

9.6

93% Cab Franc and 7% Viognier. Never thought my two favorite varietals would blend together so perfectly! — 8 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Nice and dryer than normal. Cool it all vio. — 2 months ago

romo

9.2

Lightest Kob Vio yet. No new wood. — 2 years ago

Jim Anderson

9.8

Baller Vio. This, while ridiculously expensive, does push the limits of this varietal. Anyone who enjoys the world’s finest white wines should seek this out and treat yourself! — 5 years ago

Matt

9.0

To me this showed a more restrained style of VIO, nuanced nose and palate in terms of luscious fruit and perfume, showed more cut, more phenolic character, very mineral. The unctuousness came across in the mouthfeel, viscous and oily but never flabby. Very deft oak here. Not an obvious VIO which adds intrigue and interest. I’m a fan! — 8 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Gotta open a Ligurian red with a bowl of fresh garden pesto pasta. Fresh red fruit, grapefruit rind, and crushed rocks. Fresh, zingy, pretty good flavor intensity, great acids. Summertime! — 10 months ago

JeremyC

8.9

2012 in 11/23....Snagged from KL Auction in Cali days. Stored perfectly. Let down w my 1st SQN experience but poss my own fault for too patient. O2. Better on day 5. Rich, viscosity, peach, stone fruit. Alc seemed tame for 15.2...Ch,Rous,Vio, Pet Manseng...could tell this was once a fascinating and delicious wine though likely a btl i'd need help with. This one more interesting than delicious. Damn! — 2 years ago

Dennis Heath

9.0

Had by the glass first time at Zuni Cafe in SF. Love it and was quite a surprise to me. Love the grape. — 8 years ago