Earthy& fruity — 9 months ago
Popped and poured, enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with drop-dead gorgeous notes of mixed bramble fruit, fresh blueberries, freshly cracked black pepper, purple flowers, spiced and grilled kofta, dried green herbs and hot asphalt after a rain. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a beautiful wine and one of the best New World Syrah’s I’ve had. If Tynan’s “Judge Family” is to Hermitage, The Joy Fantastic’s is to Saint -Joseph. Stunning. Drink now through 2032 — a month ago
This is not your mom’s Rousanne, this is bright, aromatic floral notes and crisp acidity — 5 months ago
Light and crisp! — 3 months ago
My lone madrone drought is over! Great, but still not as good as Bailey ranch. Mild Christmas spice and cherry, juicy! — 5 months ago
Comedy show — 10 months ago
One of my favorite roses’!!! — 3 years ago
Ellen Clifford
Textbook Syrah—the nose is black pepper AF, competing with red plum and green olives. The palate brings in all that, plus a slightly meaty finish. It is very slightly bacon and smokey. It is quite smooth, handsome, very collected and poised—all these flavors give their own show but seamlessly and connectedly. Winemaker Amy Christine MW knows her way around a Syrah; this one is ripe and spicy but earthy and elegant. — 23 days ago