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$16.98
D'Arenberg's 'Footbolt' is really one of the best Shiraz values going and the 2009 is delicious. The Osborne Family and staff continue to produce wines of exceptional quality across Read More...
the price spectrum and those looking for serious value will definitely want to look here.
The nose is full of the fresh berries and spice synonymous with McLaren Vale, with a slight eucalypt lift. Secondary characters of sarsaparilla, cinnamon and clove which are expressed more completely as the wine opens up. The palate is mouth coating and plush with red and purple fruits mingling with orange peel and earth. There is a welcomed kick of five spice on the back palate. The lifted and fine fruit tannins provide structure and pull the wine together nicely. The Footbolt Shiraz has proven to cellar well for at least a decade.
The nose is full of the fresh berries and spice synonymous with McLaren Vale, with a slight eucalypt lift. Secondary characters of sarsaparilla, cinnamon and clove which are expressed more completely as the wine opens up. The palate is mouth coating and plush with red and purple fruits mingling with orange peel and earth. There is a welcomed kick of five spice on the back palate. The lifted and fine fruit tannins provide structure and pull the wine together nicely. The Footbolt Shiraz has proven to cellar well for at least a decade.
$26.95
JAMES HALLIDAY TOP 100 WINE LIST 95 POINTS
One of the great wines of Australia, Hunter Shiraz is powerful as it is subtle, with pure fruit flavors Read More...
One of the great wines of Australia, Hunter Shiraz is powerful as it is subtle, with pure fruit flavors Read More...
balanced by spice and earthy characters. Round, soft tannins mean it can be enjoyed young, but balance and great length of flavour ensure that this will reach its best in 5-10 years. Enjoy this fine example of a true Hunter Shiraz.
Hunter Valley, Australia
Hunter Valley, Australia
$34.95
JAMES HALLIDAY TOP 100 WINE LIST 94 POINTS
Oak Aged clay loam over friable red clay. Planted on the heavy clay soils of our family vineyard Read More...
Oak Aged clay loam over friable red clay. Planted on the heavy clay soils of our family vineyard Read More...
in 1990. This unique parcel displays all the hallmarks of a Hunter classic. Medium bodied, floral fruit characters with savory Hunter regional structure and soft tannins and elegant acidity. Fantastic early drinking wine, but 5+ years in the cellar and this will start to sing.
Hunter Valley, Australia
Hunter Valley, Australia
$37.95
While the guys at Dragonette are known for their zippy and complex Sauvignon Blanc, they've got a pretty good hand on Syrahs, too! This wine is a Rhone blend of Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre. Read More...
It comes from Seven spectacular vineyards and the hands of Seven people. Predominantly from Syrah, the Seventh most widely planted grape in the world, it is more than just Syrah, it represents an apogee of their goals as winemakers; they help tend the finest vineyards and hand pick the best barrels for the wine, they pour all their knowledge and labor into its elevage, and they patiently wait for two years until the wine was perfectly ready for bottling.
Explosive aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, blueberry and grape jam, framed by deeply pitched notes of asphalt, peat, bitter walnut, and pine, along with animal scents of smoked and dried meats and rare beef. In the mouth the wine is full bodied and bracing, with blackberry fruits, creosote and dried herbs lifted by a solid spine of brisk acids and large scaled fruit and wood spiced tannins, promising a long life ahead in the bottle. Only 440 cases produced!
Explosive aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, blueberry and grape jam, framed by deeply pitched notes of asphalt, peat, bitter walnut, and pine, along with animal scents of smoked and dried meats and rare beef. In the mouth the wine is full bodied and bracing, with blackberry fruits, creosote and dried herbs lifted by a solid spine of brisk acids and large scaled fruit and wood spiced tannins, promising a long life ahead in the bottle. Only 440 cases produced!
$36.99
WINE SPECTATOR 93 - "A big, powerful, flavorful expression of Syrah, with intense berry, spice, pepper and herb-sage notes that are full-bodied Read More...
and pick up depth and richness on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 175 cases made."
$54.95
Winemaker Andy Smith decided to use a selection of different Syrah clones (174, 470, 877, Estrella, Alban, and Syrah Noir) for increased complexity. Yields were a small 2.75 tons Read More...
per acre, and the grapes were fermented using native yeasts before being aged for 15 months in 35% new French oak barrels. Dark purple/black in color, this Syrah is an aromatic kaleidoscope; floral, macerated cherry, black raspberry then dusty cocoa,fresh herbs, citrus zest, smoked meat, a whiff of pepper. Chewy, mouthfilling palate but never heavy or cumbersome. Cassis, blackberry, white pepper, anise, tobacco and dark chocolate. Rich, full tannins bring focus and definition. Great purity and dimension - packed with flavor. Coats the palate then a gripping savory finish. Brilliant! Decant for an hour in its youth and drink between 2011 and 2020.
$84.99
WINE ADVOCATE 93+ POINTS- 2008 Command Shiraz comes from 1894 Shiraz plantings of a single estate owned block of 8 acres. It spends 3 years in 100% Read More...
new oak, 65% American, 35% French. Deep garnet-purple colored, it displays moderate to intense blackberry preserve and dried mulberry aromas with an undercurrent of anise, Indian spices, yeast extract and black pepper. Full bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, it has a medium level of velvety tannins, refreshing acid and a very long, very spicy finish. Drink it now to 2021+.
$49.99
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - The 2008 Neil Ashmead GTS is a Shiraz cuvee from the riper 2008 vintage. Purple-colored, it has an alluring bouquet of damp earth, lavender, pepper, bacon, Read More...
and blueberry. Full-bodied on the palate, it has a glossy texture, layered flavors bordering on opulent, incipient complexity, plenty of depth and richness, and a long, fruit-filled finish. It can be enjoyed now but will drink well for a decade.This is the first vintage of this wine produced and a first in the US as well. The Ashmeads decided to dedicate a special estate Shiraz to the memory of their beloved father Neil Ashmead. Early on Neil conducted the family business on the road and had an affection for fast cars as well. Hence the name “Grand Tourer Shiraz” was given to the wine. It’s seamless from start to finish and very apparent that a good deal of love and hard work went into producing it. We are very grateful to offer this special wine to our Hi-Time Customers.
$64.95
ROBERT PARKER'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 93-95 POINTS - "The 2009 Ingenuity flows from the glass with gorgeous texture in its dark plums, licorice, flowers Read More...
and French oak. It is an impressive wine endowed with gorgeous purity in its fruit and a striking, opulent personality. In 2009 the blend is 65% Syrah, 12% Petite Sirah, 12% Mourvedre, 7% Grenache and 4% Zinfandel, but it is the Syrah character that speaks most loudly. I especially like the textural richness and volume here. The wine was fermented in concrete, stainless steel tanks and new French oak barrels, and spent 22 months in French oak, 42% new. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019."
$54.95
Made by the talented winemaker Jordan Fiorentini, and consulting winemaker Justin Smith (of Saxum fame). Justin was also intrumental in the development of these vineyards, Read More...
which are planted on the Westside of Paso Robles!
Veracity is one Epoch's original three wines, and is making a return to the line-up after debuting in 2007. It’s a blend of almost equal parts Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah. Style-wise it falls on the more feminine end of our spectrum, and the 2009 version is truly elegant.
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A fresh, vibrant red, featuring rich boysenberry, mineral and cedar notes with hints of red and black licorice. Well-proportioned and sleek, ending with a complex burst of ripe dark fruit. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2022."
ROBERT M. PARKER, JR.'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The 2009 Veracity is 36% Grenache, 32% Mourvedre and 32% Syrah. A sweet, floral bouquet melds into an expressive core of fruit in this gorgeous wine. At once expansive yet restrained, the Veracity shows striking purity and tons of class. Rose petals and sweet spices linger on the attractive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. "
Veracity is one Epoch's original three wines, and is making a return to the line-up after debuting in 2007. It’s a blend of almost equal parts Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah. Style-wise it falls on the more feminine end of our spectrum, and the 2009 version is truly elegant.
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A fresh, vibrant red, featuring rich boysenberry, mineral and cedar notes with hints of red and black licorice. Well-proportioned and sleek, ending with a complex burst of ripe dark fruit. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2022."
ROBERT M. PARKER, JR.'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The 2009 Veracity is 36% Grenache, 32% Mourvedre and 32% Syrah. A sweet, floral bouquet melds into an expressive core of fruit in this gorgeous wine. At once expansive yet restrained, the Veracity shows striking purity and tons of class. Rose petals and sweet spices linger on the attractive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. "
$39.95
Made by the talented winemaker Jordan Fiorentini, and consulting winemaker Justin Smith (of Saxum fame). Justin was also intrumental in the development of these vineyards, Read More...
which are planted on the Westside of Paso Robles!
Located on the Westside of Paso Robles, the Paderewski Vineyard is a patchwork of different vineyard blocks matched to their specific soil and climate types. The 2009 Estate Blend captures that patchwork in a bottle. Predominantly Syrah, but combined with almost every other red variety from the estate, this wine gives a sweeping glimpse of the vineyard and Jordan's winemaking practices. As a true field blend (56% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre, and 7% Tempranillo), the 2009 Estate Blend combines 15 different harvest picks.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Epoch’s 2010 Estate Blend possesses gorgeous inner tension and energy. Dark fruit, licorice and spices flow through to the imposing finish. The Estate Blend is one of the entry-level wines at Epoch, but it has all of the qualitites of the higher-end bottlings, and costs less. This is a great introduction to the Epoch house style. The blend is 56% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre and 7% Tempranillo. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
Located on the Westside of Paso Robles, the Paderewski Vineyard is a patchwork of different vineyard blocks matched to their specific soil and climate types. The 2009 Estate Blend captures that patchwork in a bottle. Predominantly Syrah, but combined with almost every other red variety from the estate, this wine gives a sweeping glimpse of the vineyard and Jordan's winemaking practices. As a true field blend (56% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre, and 7% Tempranillo), the 2009 Estate Blend combines 15 different harvest picks.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Epoch’s 2010 Estate Blend possesses gorgeous inner tension and energy. Dark fruit, licorice and spices flow through to the imposing finish. The Estate Blend is one of the entry-level wines at Epoch, but it has all of the qualitites of the higher-end bottlings, and costs less. This is a great introduction to the Epoch house style. The blend is 56% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre and 7% Tempranillo. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
$70.00
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 91-93 POINTS - "Epoch is one of the up and coming estates in Paso Robles. I tasted every wine made at Epoch since Read More...
inception over the several hours I spent at the winery in June. Winemaker Jordan Fiorentini is trying to give each of the Epoch wines a clearer identity, something that has been missing in previous vintages, but that isn’t all that surprising given the very young age of the estate’s vineyards. With each passing year the wines are stronger. It seems quite obvious the best is yet to come. I tasted the 2010 Estate White, Veracity, Sensibility, Zinfandel and Estate Blend from bottle, and the rest of the 2010 reds in their final blends, from barrel. All of these wines are made from Epoch’s Paderweski Vineyard, which also supplies fruit to a small number of other artisan producers.
"One of the most compelling wines in the Epoch lineup is the 2010 Block B, a 100% Syrah taken from a single block within the estate’s Paderewski vineyard. Today, the 2010 comes across as big, massive and super-concentrated, with the new oak tannins dominating much of the wine’s overall balance. This is a decidedly huge, explosive style of Syrah. My impression is that the new oak is too prominent. This is a classic example of typical Paso fruit that is so rich on its own it basically needs nothing else. I found the 2011, which I tasted from barrel, more interesting as well as nuanced. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2017."
"One of the most compelling wines in the Epoch lineup is the 2010 Block B, a 100% Syrah taken from a single block within the estate’s Paderewski vineyard. Today, the 2010 comes across as big, massive and super-concentrated, with the new oak tannins dominating much of the wine’s overall balance. This is a decidedly huge, explosive style of Syrah. My impression is that the new oak is too prominent. This is a classic example of typical Paso fruit that is so rich on its own it basically needs nothing else. I found the 2011, which I tasted from barrel, more interesting as well as nuanced. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2017."
$41.95
Kent Humphrey and his wines have become one of the more iconic brands in our store. He sources from only premier vineyards in Sonoma County, and he will only take the fruit if he gets Read More...
the specific rows he wants. Trust us, this really does make a difference. Kent’s Pinot Noirs have garnered the majority of attention in the past, but lately, his Syrahs have begun to stand up against the best produced in California’s North Coast!
Like Big Boys of yore, this incredibly dark wine leads with a complex nose of blackberry, black cherry, earth and peppery spice, complemented by hints of graphite, black licorice and vanilla. Expressive flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and black plum start the palate off, leading to notes of cinnamon, smoked meat, tobacco and baking spices to round out the finish. Rich and full, yet balanced, with a complexity and structure that harken back to the ‘06 vintage. Only 191 cases produced!
Like Big Boys of yore, this incredibly dark wine leads with a complex nose of blackberry, black cherry, earth and peppery spice, complemented by hints of graphite, black licorice and vanilla. Expressive flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and black plum start the palate off, leading to notes of cinnamon, smoked meat, tobacco and baking spices to round out the finish. Rich and full, yet balanced, with a complexity and structure that harken back to the ‘06 vintage. Only 191 cases produced!
$8.99
Vina Falernia is located in the Elqui Valley, near the small town of La Serena, 300 miles north of Santiago and is at present, Chile's northernmost wine estate. The climate is semiarid Read More...
with a dramatic contrast between day and night time temperatures. The soils in the vineyards are composed partly of rubble which has eroded from the Andes mountains and deposited by glaciers and wind, and partly of alluvial sand and silt deposited by the river. while stony, gravely soils are regarded as poor for most crops, their excellent drainage qualities make them perfect for wine growing.
ROBERT PARKER - "The 2009 Carmenere Syrah Reserva is sourced from three different vineyards in the Elqui Valley and 40% of the crop is aged in barrel for six months. It offers black currant and bilberry fruit on the well-defined, if rather one-dimensional nose. The palate is medium-bodied with peppery black fruit and a pinched, but crisp black cherry and cassis finish. Drink now-2015"
ROBERT PARKER - "The 2009 Carmenere Syrah Reserva is sourced from three different vineyards in the Elqui Valley and 40% of the crop is aged in barrel for six months. It offers black currant and bilberry fruit on the well-defined, if rather one-dimensional nose. The palate is medium-bodied with peppery black fruit and a pinched, but crisp black cherry and cassis finish. Drink now-2015"
$84.95
WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "One of Victoria’s most brilliant wineries, Giaconda is fashioning hand-crafted, singular wines that are not only gorgeous Read More...
to smell and taste, but innovative in both their blends and stylistic orientations.The 2002 Shiraz Warner Vineyard spent 19 months in 60% new French oak. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a stunning nose of camphor, lead pencil shavings, blackberry liqueur, and incense. Fabulously concentrated and rich as well as elegant, pure, and multi-layered, this stunning Victoria Shiraz should drink well for a decade or more."
$595.00
WINE ADVOCATE 97+ POINTS -
Hill of Grace is 100% Shiraz from pre-phylloxera material brought from Europe by the early German settlers in the mid Read More...
1800s and grown in the Eden Valley. Some of the original vines are over 145 years old. Matured in new French (65%) and American (35%) hogsheads for 21 months, the deep garnet purple colored 2006 Hill of Grace presents an incredibly perfumed, ethereal nose of warm crushed blackberries, rose petals, kirsch, violets, cinnamon stick, mace, fennel seed, eucalypt and damp earth. Very crisp and rich in the mouth with medium-firm velvety tannins and tons of fleshy fruit, it displays opulent layers of warm berries and spice in the finish. This is staggeringly beautiful wine and delectably approachble even at this very early stage. I anticipate this great vintage will cellar to 2025+.
$41.98
Russell From is the owner, winemaker, and sole employee of Herman Story wines. Russell is talented in the cellar, and has a keen eye for what a vineyard can and cannot do. What Read More...
does this mean?...It means you have one of the more talented winemakers from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara bringing some of the most exciting wines! Now, anybody will tell you that 2010 was not an easy vintage for the Central Coast, but as we tasted Russell's wines, it was obvious that he has come through with another rockin' set of releases!
Russell has historically made a Larner Syrah bottling and a Larner Grenache bottling, but in 2010, the blend was simply better than either of the two wines alone. And hey, isn't that what you would want...the best wine possible? Well here it is!
A blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache from Stephan Larner's vineyard in Santa Barbara's Ballar Canyon, this wine as a brilliant garnet color. A wonderful bouquet of charcoal, boysenberry, vanilla, and raspberry leap from the glass. The flavors are initially quite tight, but unfold to give minerals, bright red fruits, and a silky texture. There is good acid on this wine, which keeps it fresh.
Russell has historically made a Larner Syrah bottling and a Larner Grenache bottling, but in 2010, the blend was simply better than either of the two wines alone. And hey, isn't that what you would want...the best wine possible? Well here it is!
A blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache from Stephan Larner's vineyard in Santa Barbara's Ballar Canyon, this wine as a brilliant garnet color. A wonderful bouquet of charcoal, boysenberry, vanilla, and raspberry leap from the glass. The flavors are initially quite tight, but unfold to give minerals, bright red fruits, and a silky texture. There is good acid on this wine, which keeps it fresh.
$199.99
ROBERT PARKER 90 POINTS: "The 2008 Hermitage is a down-sized version of Chave’s typical Hermitage, but it is, nevertheless, an elegant, mid-weight, pure effort Read More...
exhibiting berry fruit intermixed with hints of black currants, herbs, pepper, meat juice and bouquet garni. When asked how they made such a fine wine in such a difficult vintage, the Chaves said that over 33% of the entire harvest was declassified. The 2008 is a wine to consume in its first 10-12 years of life, although I suspect it will last longer."
$14.95
STEPHEN TANZER - "Bright red. Expressive, high-pitched bouquet evokes red berries, cherry and dried rose, along with a spicy overtone. Sweet, oak-Read More...
spiced raspberry and cherry flavors are firmed by notes of black pepper and licorice, with silky tannins adding support. Finishes with lingering floral notes and a touch of smokiness.
$24.98
The 2010 Holus Bolus Syrah is sourced entirely from a new Syrah planting at the edge of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. The vines are planted at a high density of 3,000 vines per Read More...
acre on a windy hilltop. This cool site give the wine lovely spice and fresh acidity. Aged for 15 months in two and three-year-old 350 liter barrels.
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