Syrah

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.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape fans looking to save a few dollars would do well to snag a bottle of this GSM blend from nearby Rasteau. Biodynamically farmed and produced with relatively minimal intervention, it offers all the generous... Read More

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

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

This ripe, robust Côtes-du-Rhône comes from the village of Sablet, where the Stehelin family dates back generations. Aged in stainless steel and concrete, this is a big wine but without oak influence. Ripe red and... 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

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

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

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

This surprisingly elegant South African Syrah displays all of the variety’s characteristic dense, dark fruit profile but with superb freshness and zero influence from oak. Subtly spicy with crunchy dark fruit and undertones... Read More

A surprising blend of Syrah and Barbera, this Kosher for Passover wine comes from Israel’s Galilee. Marrying Barbera’s bright red fruit with the dark, savory profile of Syrah, it is a well-balanced and food friendly... 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 unusual natural wine is composed of 16 different varieties, co-fermented into a red blend that marries bright, fresh acidity, juicy red fruit, intense minerality, and citrusy, floral aromas more commonly associated with cool... Read More

Among the greatest producers in the southern Rhone, the late Henri Bonneau did everything the traditional way: no synthetic treatments, low yields, long aging in very old neutral oak. His wines are powerfully concentrated but... Read More