Nickel & Nickel

Darien Vineyard Syrah

9.129 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Sean Genn

It's a nice wine but it drinks more like a Napa Cab than a Syrah. It has nice dark fruit and a silky mouthfeel but there's none of the meaty peppery characteristics I love about Syrah.

It's a nice wine but it drinks more like a Napa Cab than a Syrah. It has nice dark fruit and a silky mouthfeel but there's none of the meaty peppery characteristics I love about Syrah.

Jun 19th, 2017
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Nickel & Nickel Darien Vineyard Syrah 2013: Bold, full body taste. Big, dark fruit notes. Rich, juicy flavors with spice & oak and a long smooth finish. A perfect pairing with grilled skirt steak & whipped potatoes. Great day to all! Cheers🍷

Nickel & Nickel Darien Vineyard Syrah 2013: Bold, full body taste. Big, dark fruit notes. Rich, juicy flavors with spice & oak and a long smooth finish. A perfect pairing with grilled skirt steak & whipped potatoes. Great day to all! Cheers🍷

May 3rd, 2021
Nilo Couret

Black fruit. Berries. Earth.

Black fruit. Berries. Earth.

May 20th, 2019
Amit Srivastava

Awesome Syrah .. jammy and big

Awesome Syrah .. jammy and big

Feb 28th, 2019
Joe Lyons

Drinking more like a Cab, HUGE body, big nose and tannins. Have more N&N Syrah from 2013 hoping they taste softer and truly more like a Syrah!!!

Drinking more like a Cab, HUGE body, big nose and tannins. Have more N&N Syrah from 2013 hoping they taste softer and truly more like a Syrah!!!

Jul 17th, 2018
Frank Soldano

Drinking the 2013 in 2017. Deep dense rich burgundy color. Medium legs. Bouquet has notes of berry with a slightly sweet earthy finish. Soft on the tongue, with a smooth rich flavor and medium tannin. Very nice summer afternoon wine.

Drinking the 2013 in 2017. Deep dense rich burgundy color. Medium legs. Bouquet has notes of berry with a slightly sweet earthy finish. Soft on the tongue, with a smooth rich flavor and medium tannin. Very nice summer afternoon wine.

Jul 1st, 2017
Ryan Vento

A truly delightful and elegant Syrah. Lovely notes of leather, clove, blackberries, blueberries, and a tantalizing scent of Sharpie as it continues stretching its legs.

A truly delightful and elegant Syrah. Lovely notes of leather, clove, blackberries, blueberries, and a tantalizing scent of Sharpie as it continues stretching its legs.

Jun 18th, 2017
Ryan Mayes

Gorgeous, dark fruit-forward Syrah. Enveloping, somewhat grainy mouthfeel with a refreshing acidic finish. Nice!

Gorgeous, dark fruit-forward Syrah. Enveloping, somewhat grainy mouthfeel with a refreshing acidic finish. Nice!

Feb 25th, 2017
Chris Murray

A full bodied yet subtle Syrah.

A full bodied yet subtle Syrah.

Jan 14th, 2017
Mike Szilagyi

I'm not a huge Syrah fan, but I did enjoy this one. Not as sweet as usual Syrah's which is good for my palate.

I'm not a huge Syrah fan, but I did enjoy this one. Not as sweet as usual Syrah's which is good for my palate.

Nov 25th, 2016