Syrah

Fermented whole bunch and aged in neutral oak, this is a grippy, powerfully-structured wine that nonetheless displays wonderful purity of fruit and terroir: blackberries, dark cherries, wildflowers, black pepper, brine, and smoked... Read More

Organic and biodynamically-farmed fruit from three different sites in Santa Barbara was fermented mostly whole cluster and aged in neutral French oak to produce a wine with pleasantly juicy red fruit flavors, a crunchy green undertone,... Read More

Located just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean and right at the boundary of the marine layer, Campbell Ranch provides a cooler microclimate for Syrah reminiscent of the northern Rhône. Dark-fruited, savory, and slightly... Read More

Farmed biodynamically and vinified with minimal intervention, this is a fresh, lively example of northern Rhône Syrah in a restrained, drink-now style. Juicy and dark-fruited, with hints of pepper and savory undertones,... Read More

This unique red blend comes from low-intervention winemaker Ian Barry—fresh and vibrant in style, it offers food-friendly acidity with juicy red and blue fruit, hints of apple, floral undertones, & excellent minerality.... Read More

Certified-biodynamic Châteauneuf du Pape from a 7th generation winemaker? Yes, please! Complex & elegant, with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, rosemary, cedar, and smooth tannins.

From an organically-farmed, polycultural estate (certain portions are planted to cherry & apricot trees, rather than vines), this wine represents excellent value for classically-styled Saint-Joseph. Dark-fruited, peppery, savory,... Read More

As a believer that good quality Syrah should be on everyone’s table—and not just a “special occasion” wine—Josh Bergström set out to make a fresh, restrained example that pairs well with food... Read More

Jean-Paul Versino combines fruit from estate’s newest vineyards outside of Joncquières with declassified Châteauneuf-du-Pape to produce this vibrant and earth wine. The addition of Merlot adds body and notes... Read More

This organically farmed & naturally vinified blend from Minervois displays the appellation’s typical rusticity with plenty of juicy, freshness. It’s a classic GSM blend, but with a touch of feral character—delicious!... Read More

This fresh, lively red blend is 53% Valdiguie, a grape frequently confused with Gamay, while much of the remaining blend comes from a co-planted field with dozens of variety. Bright acidity, juicy raspberry, blackberry, and a... Read More

Made by the head oenologist of an organic wine co-op, this juicy, bright blend of Grenache and Syrah is the perfect crowd-pleaser for a potluck, backyard BBQ, or dinner party with friends. Notes of blackberry, smoky minerality,... Read More

Sibling team Aude Chapuis and Hervé Gibert rescued their tiny 1.5ha plot in 2018, reclaiming it from forested overgrowth. Classically styled, it offers powerful aromas & flavors of dark fruit, briny, savory undertones,... Read More

This is a rustic, meaty northern Rhône syrah with firm, grippy tannins that hint at superb aging potential—easily a couple of decades or more! In its youth it is big, dark-fruited, and savory, with plenty of spice... Read More

If our recent tastings are any indication, Dunites is quietly making some of the United States’ finest examples of Syrah, especially for fans of restrained, cooler-climate expressions. This fresh, lively single vineyard... Read More

This organically-farmed Syrah comes from Maxime Graillot, son the late Alain, true ‘royalty’ when it comes to winemaking in the northern Rhône. The nose is all varietal character, dark-fruited, savory, and mineral,... Read More

From the southernmost Syrah-growing area in the northern Rhône, this naturally grown and vinified red displays aromas of red fruit and blackberry complemented by spice, savory undertones, and briny minerality. Balanced on... Read More

An incredibly versatile wine with complex and refined aromas of licorice, red fruits, and subtle spice leading to a well-structured but soft palate bursting with bright red fruit, black pepper, and garrigue. Delicious!... Read More

Über-traditional in style despite his youth, Guillaume Gilles works his vineyards organically by hand, eschews the destemmer, vinifies with natural yeasts, and makes complex, wild, almost feral cool-climate Syrah. Purple... Read More

This is a lovely, well-balanced Kosher wine made in Israel from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grown in Galilee. Ripe red and black fruit is layered with subtle notes of earth, smoky minerality, and spice. Lush without being overly... Read More

From a low-yield, high elevation vineyard on the westerly slopes of Napa Valley’s Atlas Peak, this Syrah is classic in profile—dark fruit, earth, spice, savory meatiness, and powerful structure make it a prime candidate... Read More

This fresh, versatile red blend is made up of 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah, grown organically and spontaneously fermented in stainless steel before aging in steel and cement tanks. Lively acidity lifts up red and black fruit flavors... Read More

Farmed organically and fermented & aged in a combination of stainless steel and concrete, this is a light, fresh red with excellent acidity and juicy red fruit flavors leading to a mineral finish with very restrained tannins.... Read More

Built for extending aging, the extraordinary wines of the Levet family represent some of the northern Rhône’s finest examples of Syrah—dark-fruited, peppery, briny, and meaty, they are complex, serious wines... Read More