Chateau Potelle

The Illegitimate VGS Napa Valley Syrah Blend

9.09 ratings

8.72 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.4

A Mongo of red blends: big, simple and lovable. Red and black currant. Cab skin on the nose. Full, whole fruit mouthfeel from the merlot. http://youtu.be/SKRma7PDW10

A Mongo of red blends: big, simple and lovable. Red and black currant. Cab skin on the nose. Full, whole fruit mouthfeel from the merlot. http://youtu.be/SKRma7PDW10

2 people found it helpfulJun 19th, 2014

9.0

Illegitimate and a barbecued pork loin. Soul mates.

Illegitimate and a barbecued pork loin. Soul mates.

Apr 18th, 2016

8.7

A touch of sweetness and a little more fruit, less oak, than we usually prefer. However, this always goes great with some BBQ pork when cabs don't work and I don't want white wine.

A touch of sweetness and a little more fruit, less oak, than we usually prefer. However, this always goes great with some BBQ pork when cabs don't work and I don't want white wine.

Sep 11th, 2015

Cabernet 2010

Cabernet 2010

Feb 9th, 2014

Owner Harvest Napa

8.9

Marshal had this 11 years ago

Marshal had this 11 years ago

Jun 11th, 2014

8.9

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Oct 4th, 2014

10

Jim had this 11 years ago

Jim had this 11 years ago

Aug 5th, 2014

8.7

Wesley had this 11 years ago

Wesley had this 11 years ago

May 30th, 2014

9.2

Rob had this 11 years ago

Rob had this 11 years ago

Apr 27th, 2014

9.5

Rob had this 11 years ago

Rob had this 11 years ago

Jan 9th, 2014