Behrens & Hitchcock

Alder Springs Vineyard Homage to Ed Oliveira Syrah

9.15 ratings

8.83 pro ratings

Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA

Syrah

Lamb

Top Notes For

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.1

I love Alder Springs Vineyard. It’s a fabulous spot dedicated to top quality growing and a variety of grape types. The people are just the best. It’s possible that the synthetic “cork” put me off but this wine was wobbling badly. Very over-the-top prune-tobacco - distinct oxidation - I’m sure this was better 10 years ago. Very possibly a storage issue since I purchased this at auction. Bummer.

I love Alder Springs Vineyard. It’s a fabulous spot dedicated to top quality growing and a variety of grape types. The people are just the best. It’s possible that the synthetic “cork” put me off but this wine was wobbling badly. Very over-the-top prune-tobacco - distinct oxidation - I’m sure this was better 10 years ago. Very possibly a storage issue since I purchased this at auction. Bummer.

Dec 18th, 2020

Randall Hopkins

Winegrower Co-Winemaker and Owner Corvus Vineyard and Corvus Cellars

8.8

Fruity plum notes. Ripe fruit, enjoyable but high alcohol was a bit much but it was expected. Didn’t hate it but didn’t go w the dinner

Fruity plum notes. Ripe fruit, enjoyable but high alcohol was a bit much but it was expected. Didn’t hate it but didn’t go w the dinner

Jul 5th, 2020

9.4

Now that’s more like it. Nice complex Syrah from the Alder Springs Vineyard. Wildflowers, plums, camphor, leather, tar, and charcoal. 👍

Now that’s more like it. Nice complex Syrah from the Alder Springs Vineyard. Wildflowers, plums, camphor, leather, tar, and charcoal. 👍

Jan 18th, 2018

9.5

Richard had this 10 years ago

Richard had this 10 years ago

Nov 8th, 2014

9.8

Glenn had this 11 years ago

Glenn had this 11 years ago

Mar 28th, 2014