French Syrah

Côte Blonde This cuvée, the highest expression of the appellation, reveals its character in exotic touches of tobacco, cinnamon and violets on a sturdy frame, gripped by fine tannins. Smo... read more...

ESTATE The firm of E. Guigal, located in Ampuis, was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. Since 1961 his son Marcel has led the estate, and his unparalleled work ethic and dedication to quality have bro... read more...

This is a compelling St. Joseph compelling with a rich concentration of fruit, most notably dark plums. The typical savory aromas come through as well, with an elegance and style that's hard to re... read more...

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES: The heart of the Colombo winery is based in Cornas, one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône Valley with 375 acres. Cornas, the birthplace of Syrah, has 300 million... read more...

A charismatic Crozes-Hermitage with tons of black-plum fruit, as well as hot-asphalt and cocoa-powder notes. This is remarkably open for its young age, in spite of the ample structure. Has a bold and ... read more...

Reminding me of the 2009 La Chapelle (which is a personal favorite), the brilliant 2017 Hermitage La Chapelle knocks it out of the park with its massive, opulent personality. Notes of smoked black fru... read more...

For some reason, no matter the vintage, Saint Cosme produces a serious Cotes du Rhone that leaves most of its competitors in the dust. There's just more there there. All the classic aromas are pre... read more...