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TASTING NOTES
- 94/100 [Vintage 2018] by Edward Ragg, MW from Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Chapter & Verse’s 2018 Reserve Syrah has a deep ruby appearance and sports an appealing nose of ripe, developing Syrah fruit showing black cherry, black plum and blueberry, with a violet note and notable new oak aromas of toast, vanilla and smoke, some tertiary leather and mushroom just appearing. On the palate, it is full-bodied with ripe, coating and chewy, abundant tannins, lifting acidity and well-integrated 15% alcohol. There’s an impressive core of well-defined Syrah fruit here that can carry the significant new oak well. More youthful on the palate than the nose, the 2018 Reserve Syrah is developing well and is on par for quality with the 2018 Reserve Merlot, also from Chapter & Verse. - 94/100 [Vintage 2018] by James Suckling
A really refined and drinkable syrah this year, showing some spice, hibiscus and berries. Really juicy and linear on the palate with medium body and chalky tannins. Long and elegant. Already delicious. Drink or hold. - 95/100 [Vintage 2017] by James Suckling
Peppery, meaty and youthful nose with lots of reserve. Graphite, glossy blackberries and red plums. A hint of pine cone, too. Tangy on the palate, with resolved tannins that extend to the long yet delicate and linear finish. An amazing syrah from China that will age gracefully over the next 8-10 years. Drink or hold. - 94/100 [Vintage 2015] by James Suckling
Tangy black pepper and racy red and blue fruit. Very enticing! There is also a bit of orange-peel and meaty savoriness that follow through. A medium-bodied syrah with so much vibe and energy that ticks the drinkability box. Spicy and almost ethereal at the end. Long and silky. So seductive now. Why wait?
