Winery - Garretson
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Garretson’s wines were universally criticized by the panel and this one was no exception, although it fared better than some others. Hints of coffee and roasted fruit are followed by medicinal cherry flavors and a slightly hot (alcoholic) finish.
Tags:
Garretson Syrah - 2003
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A bit hot according to some tasters, a bit sweet according to others, this Syrah boasts moderately intense aromas of coffee and berries, flavors of caramel and marshmallow and a tart finish.
Tags:
Garretson Syrah - 2003
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From a warm Eastside vineyard, this wine has pretty aromas of plums, pepper, white chocolate and smoke; well-knit and pure. Big in terms of fruit, but well balanced and elegant. The acids and tannins are soft and user-friendly.
Tags:
Garretson Syrah - 1999
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Mat Garretson, formerly at Eberle and Wild Horse, has been a leader in the California Rhône movement for years, so it is no surprise that his top Syrah is an excellent wine, blending thick blackberry-jam aromas and flavors with hickory smoke and folding in some earth, coffee and cedar.
Tags:
Garretson Syrah - 1999
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts off with pure blackberry aromas that carry just a hint of smoky, toasty oak. Medium-bodied and full of juicy fruit. The oak influence is more obvious on the finish, which closes with some slightly dry tannins. A good debut effort that should improve with short-term cellaring.
Tags:
Garretson Syrah - 1997
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
More copper-tinged than many California rosés. The strawberry and spice aromas are followed by medium-bodied tart-berry flavors. Taut acidity gives it great refreshment value.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very robust and full-bodied, jammy and rich in fresh young cherry, berry, vanilla and spice flavors. Drinks almost sweet, but it’s a dry wine, and a lot of fun. Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Roussanne.
Tags:
Garretson Rosé - 2003
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is Garretson’s least expensive, regional wine, but it’s quite good. Based on Mourvèdre, it’s creamy smooth, with cherry and cocoa flavors and a streak of earthiness. It’s not fruit-driven, and is companionable with a wide range of foods.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tasted along with Garretson’s other reds, this one’s considerably crisper and livelier in the mouth. It’s also drier, with a tobacco and roasted coffee bean edge to the cherries and red plums. The finish is long on cherry fruit.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very good on its own, this wine will challenge chefs due to its unique qualities. It’s light-bodied, with an array of candied fruit flavors ranging from raspberries and red cherries to white chocolate powder and vanilla. It’s probably technically dry, but seems sweet.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
