Tom Casagrande

9.2

This really leans into the darker aspect of Cab. Dark cassis, loads of dark crushed stone, baker’s chocolate, dark iodiney savory notes. Intense in the mouth, but with surprisingly nice acids for its 14.9 frame. Rich, but bone dry. Still tannic, but it’s soft. — 21 days ago

with Rebecca

"Odedi"

9.3

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Nice nose of chocolates, cedar, licorice, spices and peppercorn.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity. Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, tobacco, spices, peppercorn, coffee, light cola and chocolates.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 9 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now, and the great 2014 vintage is showing very well.

Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux right out of the bottle, but after 3 hours of airtime it feels like a Napa Cabernet.

This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity with nice balance, and will continue to age nicely in the 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$60. — 2 years ago

David Walser

9.1

I was a bit disappointed in this wine as I was expecting it to be better. — 4 years ago

John Malcolm

9.2

Lovely wine. Paired with venison. Decanted for a couple of hours. Full-bodied. Dark cherries, blackberries, a hint of dark chocolate, and Smokey. Very satisfying. — a month ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.1

15.1% ABV Dark purple color. — 5 months ago

K L

9.1

Good but not as great as the older years. Will probably be excellent with age. — 3 years ago

with Matt

Michael Roth

9.0

Immediately drinkable after opening, With a perfect blend of blackberries and coffee at the start and a smooth clean finish of tartness. Goes well with a Cuban cigar. — 5 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Wherever it comes from, MacLaren Syrah is always delightful. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

Kelley Raymond

9.4

Super tannic and long finish. Dark color, so much oak it has to be decanted — 9 months ago

Mark Turner

9.5

Clear purple but not opaque. Petrol, earth and tobacco on the nose. Elegant and smooth with layers of tobacco, boysenberry and led pencil with a long elegant earthy finish. Really elegant. Enjoyed it thoroughly. — 4 years ago