2005 Syrah, Rodgers Creek Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Publication
Vinous
Author
Antonio Galloni
Date
February 2015
Rating
91
Review
The 2005 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard is now fully mature. There is plenty of fruit and richness, but the aromatics are starting to fade, so the 2005 is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Still, all things considered, the 2005 Rodgers Creek has held up quite well.
Publication
Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate
Author
Robert Parker
Date
December 22, 2006
Rating
94
Review
The 2005 Syrah Rodger's Creek Vineyard boasts a black/purple color as well as abundant notes of crushed pepper, incense, Chinese black tea, plums, tapenade, and blackberries. It reminds me of a 2003 Clape Cornas from the Rhone Valley. Huge, tannic, and promising, it will drink well for 8-12 years.
Publication
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Author
Josh Raynolds
Date
May/June 2007
Rating
92
Review
Deep ruby. Intensely aromatic nose offers potent cassis, blackberry, licorice and floral notes. Sexy and impressively pure, with bright red and dark berry flavors underscored by zesty mineral and pepper notes. There's more than a suggestion of the Northern Rhone here. Shows great energy and punch on the finish, which boasts outstanding persistence and a very sexy combination of fruits and spices. Ramey says that this is a particularly cool site.
Publication
The Rhone Report
Date
June 1, 2008
Rating
93
Review
The opaque ruby 2005 Rodgers Creek offers scents and flavors of blackberry liqueur fruit with herbs and black pepper. It is smooth and soft on the attack revealing lush dense fruit, well proportioned ripe tannins and a long finish.