2019 vintage with Debbie and Jazz Nov 3, 2023 — 2 years ago
January 22, 2022. With Debbie and Stan celebrating Jinny. :-) — 4 years ago
Big yet light and rounded. More balanced than 2015. Dark berries underpinned with Graphite and charcoal. Tight finish. Very smooth. Josh and Debbie at Berns. — 6 years ago
From Travis — a year ago
2021 vintage with Debbie on May 18, 2024 — a year ago
@Delectable Wine: This is the Sans Soufre Syrah. I didn’t see it in the database.
What a crazy wine. I had the pleasure of meeting Travis (a second time) in Seattle while I was traveling, and popped an Egly Ouriet Les Crayeres while we talked all things Kobayashi. He told me this 2020 was drinking great, so I had to see for myself.
Sans Soufre. Travis recommended an hour decant. He was spot on. After an hour, this came alive! So perfumed. Intoxicating aromatics. Deeply floral and bright fruit all over. Blue fruit, spiced pepper. Great weight to it. Very “pure”. It straddles Barossa Valley’s SamiOdi with the aromatics (rich and decadent black/blue/purple fruits) and channels more Cornas type of a vibe with its charcoal/savory mid palate. Has that distinct incense flavor that his Mizunara barrels impart, but I don’t think this wine touched those barrels.
Drank half from the decanter over two hours, then I corked it and had the second half the following day and it held strong/just as enjoyable. — 2 years ago
2020 on July 1, 2024 with Debbie — a year ago
Had at Travis Thanksgiving 2023. Enjoyed it — 2 years ago
Thanks Travis!!! Will reserve it for a special occasion soon to come! ☺️ — 3 years ago
Jeff Thompson
Jan 17, 2025 with Debbie and her floppy hat.
2021 vintage — 9 months ago