93 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast

The 2020 Syrah/Grenache - Cuvée d'Inspiration bursts out of the glass with blueberries and ripe red raspberries, cherry cordial, and sweet herbs - tarragon, rosemary, and basil. On the palate, this wine is bright and energetic, with soft but mouth-coating tannins and a luxurious finish. A lovely interplay between power and elegance, this wine is both quaffable and intriguing. - Matt Brady, Winemaker

94 points - Wine & Spirits

A classic example of cool climate Syrah grown in California. The nose hits with florals: violet and lavender, and notes of cracked pepper, woody herbs: rosemary, sage and thyme. Dark fruits like black currants, black plums and blueberries complement the complexity and richness of this wine and contribute to a dense midpalate and lasting finish. -Lily Hays, Direct to Consumer Business Manager

94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2019 Syrah – Colson Canyon Vineyard is a grippy, rich Syrah which will stand up well with some cellar aging. This wine gushes with fruit and spice on the nose – cherry Dr. Pepper, black cherry, black plum and blueberry syrup. Hints of smoked paprika on the palate add interest and the tannins are reminiscent of well-steeped green tea. This giving, luscious Syrah is fruit-driven and a great pairing for smoked or braised meats, game or hearty stews. Drink now or lay down this full-bodied, expressive Syrah. -Matt Brady, Winemaker

95 points - Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate

Pure lifted, red fruit aromatics, cherry-vanilla Dr. Pepper, with a dense mid-palate, well integrated, grippy tannins and persistent fruit flavors from start to finish. -Matt Brady, Winemaker

94 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Our Reserve Syrah bottling from 2019 is a 2 barrel selection made for a powerful, complex wine that is more representative of the style than vineyard. This wine is meant to age, and held in barrel and bottle longer before release than any other Syrah we make. The 2019 is a powerful and fruit-driven wine with sweet herb notes: tarragon, mint and thai basil that brightens on the palate with a cheery acidity. -Lily Hays, Direct to Consumer Business Manager

96 points - Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate

Pure lifted, red fruit aromatics, cherry-vanilla Dr. Pepper, with a dense mid-palate, well integrated, grippy tannins and persistant fruit flavors from start to finish. -Matt Brady, Winemaker

94 points - Wine Enthusiast

"Intense aromas of rosemary, dark clove, dried ginger, pine oil and incense make for a very heady cool-climate expression on the nose of this bottling. It's bright and herby on the palate, where tea-leaf and Sichuan peppercorn flavors buzz through elderberry fruit." -Matt Kettmann

Dark berries, dark chocolate or coco powder aromatics with cinnamon & nutmeg notes.  This Syrah is powerful and complex, saturating on palate. Its bright finish keeps the wine ‘light on its feet.’  Not heavy or over-extracted, but with dense flavors and aromatics.  Supple texture and gentle tannins give this wine length and a long, lengthy finish. -Matt Brady, Winemaker