Rasa Vineyards Syrah Doctrina Perpetua "Montaigne"

More red than blue fruit. Plenty of life left. Nice.

2009 vintage

Still big and bold, but not much complexity or nuance.

2009 vintage

Side by side with '09 Lillian Blue Label. 4.5+8.5*+4.5*+9+9+4.5+4.5=94+ Definitely in the dark fruit spectrum of Syrah with less of the smoked meat character. This is just so fresh, vibrant, and upfront with its luscious fruit and depth. Really a lovely wine that poured ready to drink but I would guess it still has a good number of plateau years ahead if you have multiple bottles. Certainly drink now for a purity of black fruit that is in wonderful balance …

2009 vintage

Unfortunately I only had about 4ml because of a farcical situation, but it was very good. I think it is at its top, sadly I had only one.

2009 vintage

Notes remain consistent. Terrific wine.

2009 vintage

Decanted and Vinturi Delicious

2009 vintage

Very good

2009 vintage

On po and pour this showed nothing - reticent nose, harsh on the palate. Took 2.5 hours in the glass to get ready. Then mostly secondary, picked up weight, smooth. Really needs fatty protein to show at best, we paired with Delmonico steaks and it worked. Without accompaniment after dinner, not so much. I would drink up.

2009 vintage

Time to drink, not bad but a bit muted with H‑E‑B a d raspberry in the nose. The herbs follow through to the palate with a muted blueberry, cracked pepper and cola notes. Drink now.

2009 vintage

DOA.

2009 vintage

Outstanding WA Syrah. Rich and full bodied with lots of dark berry fruit and savory spice. Very well balanced. Paired well with savory rack of lamb with sweet potato puree.

2009 vintage

Delicious

2009 vintage

very modern syrah. delicious and very well made, but a bit nondescript. Alcohol shows a bit on the nose and palate.

2009 vintage

No formal notes, I just wish I had another bottle of this wine.

2009 vintage

Very nice Syrah. Rich but layered and complex. Vanilla on the nose, nice mouth feel, long finish. Rasa makes nice wines, but they are often priced at a premium at the winery. I like this one a lot, but still paid a bit too much for it.

2009 vintage

While still enjoyable, I found this to be still quite tannic, even at 10 years of age. The fruit and structure underneath are outstanding though. This just needs more cellar time.

2009 vintage

Garagiste selection Color: very dark purple with lighter purple edge Nose: intense; dark stone fruit and berries; dried herbs Body/flavor: full body; complex rich flavors; very well-balanced Aftertaste: lingering The wine has time! I'll wait several more years to open another

2009 vintage

Great syrah to serve with BBQ. Still has at least 18 months in peak drinkability.

2009 vintage

PnP, consumed over two nights. I was expecting this to be more or less fully mature, but found it to be a bit tight on the initial pour. Opened up with some air, and was better on the second night. Kind of wish I had another one to be able to check in on in a couple of years. Sadly, a last puppy.

2009 vintage

Resolved, full body, smooth. Drink up now.

2009 vintage

Deep purple fruit and forest floor in the nose. A nice mouthful of coffee, pepper, black fruit and a decent tannic/acidic bite. Drink now or within 1-2 years before the prunes start to show.

2009 vintage

Last tasted/note 2/2016. Pop and pour. Moderate climate Syrah medium to full bodied. Great depth of dark blue to red/black fruit with mineral and floral accents. Noticable heat knocks it down a tad. Overall very nice but would drink sooner than later to enjoy the fruit as I’m not sure tertiary transition is a plus here. My last bottle.

2009 vintage

Low levels of what appears to be TCA lurk behind blue fruit, stone and a rocky finish. Maybe other bottles will improve.

2009 vintage

Nose - cocoa, cassis, mint Mouth - powerful yet round, lots of dark fruits, reminds me a little of a blackberry liqueur. Finishes clean though possibly with a touch of heat. For fans of ‘big’

2009 vintage

Improved over last year; better overall balance and depth. Raising the score. 11/26/2016 Note: Well made, but lacking a sense of place. WW has some amazing vineyards, with easily identified terroir. This Syrah, by contrast, has a generic quality to it that makes it a bit undistinguished. Score: 90 pts.

2009 vintage

Deep purple color with a bouquet and flavor of apricots, coffee, and bergamot (think Earl Grey tea). Good balance and nuance with dusty tannins. Very nice wine. Tasted at the end of my family's great tour of the Washington wine region at the winery's tasting room on the outskirts of Walla Walla. The tasting was memorable with much talk of the very gifted and interesting owners, made better by the excellent and intriguing wines. Please note the owners' penchant for …

2009 vintage

Smooth body, long finish. Notes of lavender, currant and cocoa on the nose. Bacon, currant and toffee flavors. Very nice.

2009 vintage

Rich, full bodied and still youthful and tannic, with nice mineral notes on the finish. Needs a couple more years in the cellar to soften the hard tannins.

2009 vintage

Needs a couple hrs decant but this is a very good wine given that air.

2009 vintage

Good full bodied

2009 vintage

Smooth, fruity, oak taste. Always really enjoy this wine.

2009 vintage

Hot and confused on the palate even on the third day, but some wonderful overtones if you can get past that. I ended up drinking it with some sheep's-milk brie, which cut out most of the flavor of the wine and only left the good parts. I don't know if additional cellaring will make this more to my taste.

2009 vintage

I think his needs more time, on opening its just a slap you in the face bitter messy monster, two hours in its just classic Syrah with a cherry nose and a pepper finish and great tannic structure that just needs a bit more smoothing. This could get really good, 91+ now.

2009 vintage

In the early stages of its drinking window now, this medium to full-bodied Syrah offers a blue fruit profile with saline and savory finish. Great juice.

2009 vintage

So closed down at this point. Drank it over three nights and really didn't come around. Shows good weight but will have to revisit this one in a couple of years to see how it comes out on the other side.

2009 vintage

Tasty, peppery and hints of spice in this full bodied wine

2009 vintage

PNP - Cherry, dark fruit, wood, bacon and earth on the palate. Drinking nicely on the initial poor, we'll see where it goes with time but pretty darn good as is. Drink now or hold but I am not sure you'll gain much by holding.

2009 vintage

Medium bodied, moderate climate Syrah. Gave 2 hours of air in the decanter and was improving over dinner (1 hour). Confidently made with great fruit, balance and restraint. Drink now with decant or hold (3+ years).

2009 vintage

Drank after the Saxum. A little slow to open and then....wow. really came to life and gave the Saxum a run for its money!

2009 vintage

Dark purple color with nose of dark fruit, smoke and earth. Classic Syrah palate with just enough fruit to struggle with the tannic finish. Pricey gamble to see if this improves.

2009 vintage

Lovely Syrah, nose has elements of dark fruit, earth and red meat. Palate is smooth with a lovely balance.

2009 vintage

Light funk on the nose with dark fruit on the palate. One of my favorite bottles of Rasa.

2009 vintage

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