Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Apr 20
Dark, youthful purple. Powerful, smoke- and mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice, olive and a hint of incense on the deeply perfumed nose. Juicy and sharply delineated in the mouth, offering concentrated, spice-laced blackberry, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that take on a smoky aspect as the wine opens up. In an ample but lively style, finishing juicy and extremely long, with building tannins adding framework and youthful grip.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2038
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Jancis Robinson Julian Leidy - 17 Mar 25
This is decidedly funky. Meat, blood and fur; plum, black pepper, olive brine and vanilla. Lots of brett as well and a bit rustic. Coarse tannins. This is a serious, edgy wine and is definitely not for everyone. If you like funky Syrah, though, this is for you. (JRL)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2036
Cornas Vineyard Fine Wine

Cornas

Cornas, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famous for bold, robust Syrah wines. Grown on steep, sun-drenched slopes, these wines are known for their intensity and depth, featuring flavours of dark berries, black pepper, smoked meat, and earthy notes, with strong tannins and excellent ageing potential. Cornas focuses exclusively on 100% Syrah, with granite soils adding to its complexity. Top producers include Domaine Auguste Clape, Thierry Allemand, and Domaine Alain Voge, all celebrated for expressing Cornas's unique terroir.