Spottswoode, Field Book Griffin's Lair Vineyard Syrah, Sonoma Coast

Spottswoode · California › Sonoma Coast › United States of America

Red · Syrah
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LWIN 1529780
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90 /100
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12
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89.9
Avg Score
93
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Taster #3652 · Oct 5, 2024
93/100
This has changed dramatically after some years of aging. I am personally not a fan of California Syrah, which can be harsh and hard-edged. I really prefer rhone wines, which are smoother and more interesting, and have more bouquet and . This wine has evolved a lot in that direction! Very nice.
2016 vintage
Taster #6663 · Jan 8, 2021
85/100
Not good. Maybe cork taint.
2016 vintage
Taster #3719 · Oct 13, 2019
91/100
Powerful and rich wine. Deep ruby color and full body. Very dry. Complex flavors of plum, pepper, dried fruits, and licorice. Firm bite from the tannins, and a bit tart. May benefit from more time. Reasonably good QPR. Interesting and fun.
2016 vintage
Taster #4841 · Mar 17, 2019
91/100
Deep ruby in color. Dark berries and lavender on the nose. Excellent blackberries, blueberries and allspice on the palate. Paired great with a twice smoked ham.
2016 vintage
Taster #6382 · Jan 18, 2019
91/100
Dark purple, jammy Syrah, light to medium oak, some tannins. Think this could use a little age, but drinking well now.
2016 vintage
Taster #4071 · Sep 13, 2017
90/100
Very tasty over two nights.
2010 vintage
Taster #0937 · Dec 10, 2016
90/100
Black cherry, sweet fruit, smoke, rose petals, medium finish. Better than previous bottle.
2010 vintage
Taster #0937 · Nov 30, 2016
88/100
Crimson, muted fruit, lacking much substance or complexity. Maybe just this bottle, but overall disappointing.
2010 vintage
Taster #4071 · Apr 11, 2015
90/100
Tasty.
2010 vintage
Taster #6965 · Jun 15, 2014
87/100
Kind of disappointing- initial impression is somewhat green. Some nice flavors there too but hard to get past the vegetal flavors.
2010 vintage
Taster #3358 · Jan 13, 2013
93/100
California Syrah or CDP (with some Whites to Start) (Beebe House) : Tasted blind (subject was New World Syrah or CDP). Guessed new world. Dark purple color. Very big nose - black cherry, blueberry, burnt rubbber. On palate, full body, cherry, black cherry, acid & tannins to handle fruit - big wine but balanced and delicious. Wrote 93+. My #2 wine and the group's WOTN and a big surprise. Would buy.
2010 vintage
Taster #2159 · Sep 7, 2012
90/100
This deep ruby wine (100% Syrah) was enjoyed at the Lodge at Torrey Pines (walk-around Spottswoode tasting near the Torrey South 18th hole). A formal note was not written contemporaneously, but it can be said that the wine has excellent fruit and structure. It will likely benefit from short-term cellaring and should subsequently drink nicely for several years thereafter. Drink 1/14-12/20.
2010 vintage