Domaine Georges Vernay

Terres d'Encre Saint-Joseph Syrah

9.113 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Great St. Joseph, but shut down compared to when I tasted in 2018. Needs another 5. Black pepper, blackberry, violets.

Great St. Joseph, but shut down compared to when I tasted in 2018. Needs another 5. Black pepper, blackberry, violets.

Oct 16th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby, aged for 10 months in French oak (1-4 years old), aromas of dark berry fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice and herb notes. Tight tannins, bright acidity, long finish ending with ripe fruit and herb spice character. Nice!

Ruby, aged for 10 months in French oak (1-4 years old), aromas of dark berry fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice and herb notes. Tight tannins, bright acidity, long finish ending with ripe fruit and herb spice character. Nice!

Apr 14th, 2020
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

One of the best. Incredible!

One of the best. Incredible!

Sep 20th, 2019
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Incredibly soulful St. Joseph. If you told me this was hermitage and also 100 more a btl, I’d believe you!

Incredibly soulful St. Joseph. If you told me this was hermitage and also 100 more a btl, I’d believe you!

Sep 9th, 2019
Gregory Fulchiero

Magenta in the glass - subtle game and olive notes - tart blue and black fruit driven with a candied overall impression. Stemmy aromas in background.

Magenta in the glass - subtle game and olive notes - tart blue and black fruit driven with a candied overall impression. Stemmy aromas in background.

Aug 10th, 2019
Alan Snitow

Not mine

Not mine

Mar 18th, 2024
Mark Rosse

Purchased from a small wine shop in Kyoto. Popped and poured. Reserved style but very nice fruit and not a heavy hitter which is nice for a change.

Purchased from a small wine shop in Kyoto. Popped and poured. Reserved style but very nice fruit and not a heavy hitter which is nice for a change.

Mar 22nd, 2023
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Sep 8th, 2018
Alan Snitow

Alan had this 3 years ago

Alan had this 3 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2022
Alan Snitow

Alan had this 4 years ago

Alan had this 4 years ago

Jan 30th, 2021