Wind Gap Wines
Nellessen Vineyard Syrah
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Outrageously loud nose. Green peppercorn, spicy beef jerky, powdered rock dust, tangy red berries behind all that. Balanced and full of flavor, there’s nice acidity lifting flavors of crushed rocky minerals. There is something like dried red berries - almost Christmas-spiced- that turn savory as the finish progresses. Tannins almost fully resolved and soft. Fascinating.
Outrageously loud nose. Green peppercorn, spicy beef jerky, powdered rock dust, tangy red berries behind all that. Balanced and full of flavor, there’s nice acidity lifting flavors of crushed rocky minerals. There is something like dried red berries - almost Christmas-spiced- that turn savory as the finish progresses. Tannins almost fully resolved and soft. Fascinating.
Apr 29th, 2022
dark ruby violet; very aromatic, red berries, floral notes, savory black olives and charcuterie; 100% whole cluster, fermented with wild yeast; $19
dark ruby violet; very aromatic, red berries, floral notes, savory black olives and charcuterie; 100% whole cluster, fermented with wild yeast; $19
Feb 2nd, 2020
This is the style of Syrah that I adore. Savory, meaty, incredible depth and gorgeous. Blind, I'd have thought this is old world. Stunning.
This is the style of Syrah that I adore. Savory, meaty, incredible depth and gorgeous. Blind, I'd have thought this is old world. Stunning.
Apr 27th, 2018
Bacon fat, smoky, very northern Rhône-like aromas and flavors, with a very cool climate “vibe” (12.4% ABV), great acid and freshness, I am very much a huge fan, long, lingering finish!!
Bacon fat, smoky, very northern Rhône-like aromas and flavors, with a very cool climate “vibe” (12.4% ABV), great acid and freshness, I am very much a huge fan, long, lingering finish!!
Oct 24th, 2024
Smells and tastes like cured olives with a bit of lemon and some tart plums with a bit of prune. Overall reminds me of game. Not my favorite from wind gap.
Smells and tastes like cured olives with a bit of lemon and some tart plums with a bit of prune. Overall reminds me of game. Not my favorite from wind gap.
Nov 17th, 2020I am so interested to open this next to the 100 point pax Sonoma-hillsides. Definitely old world northern in style. Amazing nose of a bouquet of flowers and herbs. Also berries on the bush. There is game, blackberries, herbs, tannin, rock, and forest on the palate. Lingers for a very long time. I don’t know the AG score but it has to be pretty high. It so reminds me of the sonoma hillsides.
I am so interested to open this next to the 100 point pax Sonoma-hillsides. Definitely old world northern in style. Amazing nose of a bouquet of flowers and herbs. Also berries on the bush. There is game, blackberries, herbs, tannin, rock, and forest on the palate. Lingers for a very long time. I don’t know the AG score but it has to be pretty high. It so reminds me of the sonoma hillsides.
Dec 31st, 2019Love love love this so vibrant but smells fruity, with Jessica Kolling
Love love love this so vibrant but smells fruity, with Jessica Kolling
Mar 20th, 2019Not sure how to feel about this one... incredibly unique - olive scent that reminds me of Greece with an earthly taste but a nice sweet aftertaste... Drink w souvlaki
Not sure how to feel about this one... incredibly unique - olive scent that reminds me of Greece with an earthly taste but a nice sweet aftertaste... Drink w souvlaki
Apr 27th, 2018