Comments on: 2008 VINTJS Syrah

By: Danny

Danny — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:34:47 +0000

I’m amazed this one is still around almost 1 year after Jason’s review. So, I recently grabbed a bottle banking on Jason’s good review and the fact that syrah is one of a few varietals that can really make my body and soul sing (when it’s a good syrah). Unfortunately, the 2008 VINTJS was too dry and restrained for me–a little too feminine and a little too french-like. I much prefer instead the masculine fruit bomb style which this one definitely was not. Will I be picking up a second bottle of this one? Nope.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:17:35 +0000

I just gave this the #4 spot in my latest Trader Joe's Top 10 Wine List.

By: Grape

Grape — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:30 +0000

Having my own vineyard is a dream come true. The tradition of turning grapes into wine is old in my family and I am going to keep it alive.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:41:55 +0000

@Tom: Alas, I missed the Rendition this time around and now its gone. : (
However, I’ll be checking the Order Guide tonight for new possibilities and keep y’all updated.

By: Tom Da Wine Guy

Tom Da Wine Guy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:45 +0000

Hi Jason,

I agree with your other commenter about the Robert Hall Rhone de Robles. It’s been consistently fabulous. Also, did you ever get around to trying the Rendition 2007 Petit Sirah?

Tom Da Wine Guy

By: RMN

RMN — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:42:14 +0000

Angela/Jason.
Tried the Castle Rock 07 Columbia Valley Cab. It’s the typical nose of a good california cab., full bodied, good balance of fruit acidity and very mild tannins, hint of oak and peppermint with a long finish that lingers. Reminds me of the short lived Overlake cab but without the fruit bomb. I find the castle Rock very likeable for its’ price quality index. Came back for more, found a few left on shelf. Looks like a some customers bought the 3-5 cases that was there 5 days ago.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:14:41 +0000

HI Jason,

So glad you also enjoyed the Syrah. It totally blows away any of the Fife Offerings in the latest flyer. They mostly didn’t taste bad, but they were a little thin and I expected a lot more for the price point after having the VINTJS.
BTW, the Robert Hall Cotes du Rhone ($12) was very tasty with quite a bright finish compared to other (French) Cotes du Rhones I’ve had. I know its a little out of your “normal” price point, but you might want to get it a shot.