Lillian Winery
California Syrah
California, USA
Maggie was once a student under Manfred Krankl, this bottle was her second vintage. Shows a restrained nose even after 3 hours after the decant. Hints of wild game and blackberry compote on the nose. Sweet tannins that integrate well and provide backbone. Layers of cassis, plum and wild flowers set up a stellar finish that sails for over a minute.
Maggie was once a student under Manfred Krankl, this bottle was her second vintage. Shows a restrained nose even after 3 hours after the decant. Hints of wild game and blackberry compote on the nose. Sweet tannins that integrate well and provide backbone. Layers of cassis, plum and wild flowers set up a stellar finish that sails for over a minute.
Aug 12th, 2017
Still presenting huge fruit, the wine works well as a whole and is really enjoyable to drink.
Still presenting huge fruit, the wine works well as a whole and is really enjoyable to drink.
May 28th, 2018
Comparing '06 Lillian and '07 Syrahs. Lillian is nicely balanced and softer tannins. Nice black fruit and peppery. Very fine wine. Beyer in 5 years when the fruits darken more.
Comparing '06 Lillian and '07 Syrahs. Lillian is nicely balanced and softer tannins. Nice black fruit and peppery. Very fine wine. Beyer in 5 years when the fruits darken more.
Nov 26th, 2016
State of the art, a pleasure for the mouth and nose. Incredibly nice balanced. Full of black fruit.
State of the art, a pleasure for the mouth and nose. Incredibly nice balanced. Full of black fruit.
Feb 27th, 2016