California Cult Rhone Wine Tasting with Special Guest Dr. Robert Maliner

“Wine is like people. The wine takes all the influences in life all around it, it absorbs them and it gets its personality."

French Kiss (1995) – Luc (Kevin Kline)

This tasting is part of the extensive research that we are doing here at the Wine Watch.  Tonight we are testing older vintages of Syrah to see just how they are drinking today to let you, our “Wine Drinking People” know just when is the right time to drink your finest Syrah based wines from California.

Syrah or Shiraz is one of the few red grape varietals that can by itself be made into a world class wine capable of being cellared for decades. Although the names are not identical- the grape varietal is the same.

There are many speculations as to the origin of this varietal but DNA profiling in 1999 found Syrah to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a synonym for Durif, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880.

Tonight, we will do some experimenting with this varietal and study just how well Syrah from California ages. Of course, we have wines made from other Rhone Varietals to compare like Grenache which can be found in the southern Rhone and in some instances is blended with Syrah.  And all of these wines come from the cellar of our good friend Dr. Robert Maliner so you know the prominence of the wines is as good as it gets.  For those of you that are still sheltering in place I have included all the wines from these legendary producers that we have in stock on this offering so you can purchase the wines and host your own tasting if you can’t join us in person.

We only have space for 12 tasters and the fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

Vintage California Cult Rhone Wine Tasting
with Special Guest Dr. Robert Maliner
Saturday, September 19, 2020
7:30 PM

2011 Alban Estate Roussanne Edna Valley
1999 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Syrah Napa Valley
2003 Alban Reva Syrah Edna Valley
2003 Alban Lorraine Syrah Edna Valley
2005 Alban Grenache Edna Valley
1996 Kongsgaard  Syrah (5% Viognier) Napa Valley
2005 Culler Syrah Napa Valley
2004 Pax Syrah Griffins Lair Sonoma Coast
2006 Saxum Broken Stones   Paso Robles (63% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre)
2004 Colgin IX Estate Syrah Napa Valley
2010 Sine Qua Non  Five Shooter Syrah
2010 Sine Qua Non  Five Shooter Grenache

Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Grilled Octopus with black Olive tapenade Blue fingerling potatoes and fresh mint
Australian Rack of lamb with Jalapeno Mint Jam and Sweet Potato Soufflé
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte with Black Raspberry Coulis

The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

2018 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Viognier Edna Valley
Price: $75.00       Your Price: $66.00            Quantity in Stock: 1

2016 Alban Grenache Alban Estate Vineyard Eden Valley
Price: $169.00    Your Price: $148.72          Quantity in Stock: 3

2015 Alban Vineyards Pandora Red Edna Valley
Price: $240.00    Your Price: $211.20          Quantity in Stock: 2

2014 Alban Vineyards Syrah Lorraine Edna Valley
Price: $250.00    Your Price: $220.00          Quantity in Stock: 1

2014 Alban Vineyards Seymour's Vineyard Syrah Edna Valley
Price: $215.00    Your Price: $189.20          Quantity in Stock: 1

2013 Alban Vineyards Pandora Red Edna Valley
Price: $269.00    Your Price: $236.72          Quantity in Stock: 1

2013 Alban Vineyards Reva Estate Syrah Edna Valley
Price: $118.00    Your Price: $103.84          Quantity in Stock: 4

2012 Alban Vineyards Reva Estate Syrah Edna Valley
Price: $142.00    Your Price: $124.96          Quantity in Stock: 1

2008 Alban Vineyards Pandora Red Edna Valley
Price: $220.00    Your Price: $193.60          Quantity in Stock: 1

2008 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Edna Valley
Price: $149.00    Your Price: $131.12          Quantity in Stock: 2

2008 Alban Vineyards Grenache Alban Estate Vineyard
Price: $125.00    Your Price: $110.00          Quantity in Stock: 1

2004 Alban Vineyards Pandora Red Edna Valley
Price: $250.00    Sale Price: $195.00           Quantity in Stock: 2

2004 Alban Lorraine Syrah Edna Valley
Price: $195.00    Sale Price: $150.00           Quantity in Stock: 3

2003 Alban Lorraine Syrah Edna Valley
Price: $395.00    Sale Price: $325.00           Quantity in Stock: 3

2003 Alban Syrah Reva Edna Valley
Price: $225.00    Sale Price: $175.00           Quantity in Stock: 2

2002 Alban Lorraine Syrah Edna Valley
Price: $250.00    Sale Price: $195.00           Quantity in Stock: 1

1999 Alban Grenache Eden Valley
Price: $150.00    Sale Price: $125.00           Quantity in Stock: 1

2005 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Syrah Napa
Price: $120.00    Sale Price: $100.00           Quantity in Stock: 3

1999 Araujo Syrah Eisele Vineyard Napa MAGNUM
Price: $450.00    Sale Price: $325.00           Quantity in Stock: 1

1995 Araujo Syrah Eisele Vineyard Napa MAGNUM
Price: $725.00    Sale Price: $595.00           Quantity in Stock: 1

1996 Araujo Syrah Eisele Vineyard Napa MAGNUM
Price: $500.00    Sale Price: $320.00           Quantity in Stock: 1

2014 Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard
Price: $130.00    Your Price: $114.40          Quantity in Stock: 1

2015 Saxum Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles
Price: $143.00    Your Price: $125.84          Quantity in Stock: 4

2008 Saxum James Berry Paso Robles
Price: $200.00    Your Price: $176.00          Quantity in Stock: 1

2007 Saxum Broken Stones Paso Robles
Price: $189.00    Your Price: $166.32          Quantity in Stock: 3

2012 Saxum Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles
Price: $119.00    Your Price: $104.72          Quantity in Stock: 2

2006 Saxum Broken Stones Paso Robles
Price: $189.00    Your Price: $166.32          Quantity in Stock: 3

2015 Saxum Broken Stones Paso Robles
Price: $143.00    Your Price: $125.84          Quantity in Stock: 3

2008 Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard Paso Robles
Price: $139.00    Your Price: $122.32          Quantity in Stock: 1

2006 Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles
Price: $149.00    Your Price: $131.12          Quantity in Stock: 1

2017 Sine Qua Non Grenache The Gorgeous Victim
Price: $315.00    Your Price: $277.20          Quantity in Stock: 6

2017 Sine Qua Non Syrah The Hated Hunter
Price: $315.00    Your Price: $277.20          Quantity in Stock: 11

2016 Sine Qua Non Dirt Vernacular Grenache
Price: $295.00    Your Price: $259.60          Quantity in Stock: 4

2016 Sine Qua Non Syrah Ratsel
Price: $295.00    Your Price: $259.60          Quantity in Stock: 15

2015 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Grenache "E
Price: $450.00    Your Price: $396.00          Quantity in Stock: 2

2015 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Syrah "M”
Price: $450.00    Your Price: $396.00          Quantity in Stock: 2

2015 Sine Qua Non Grenache Le ChemIn Vers L'Heresie (Magnum)
Price: $817.50    Your Price: $719.40          Quantity in Stock: 1

2014 Sine Qua Non Capo Dei Putti Syrah
Price: $412.50    Your Price: $363.00          Quantity in Stock: 3

2014 Sine Qua Non Testa Dei Cherubini Grenache
Price: $425.00    Your Price: $374.00          Quantity in Stock: 3

2013 Sine Qua Non Male Syrah California
Price: $350.00    Your Price: $308.00          Quantity in Stock: 2

2013 Sine Qua Non Grenache Female California
Price: $350.00    Your Price: $308.00          Quantity in Stock: 1

2013 Sine Qua Non Male Syrah California Magnum
Price: $795.00    Your Price: $699.60          Quantity in Stock: 1

2012 Sine Qua Non Grenache Stein
Price: $399.00    Your Price: $351.12          Quantity in Stock: 2

2012 Sine Qua Non Syrah Stock
Price: $395.00    Your Price: $347.60          Quantity in Stock: 4

2001 Sine Qua Non Pagan Poetry Rose 375ml
Price: $471.00    Sale Price: $395.00           Quantity in Stock: 1