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Garretson 2001 “The Aisling” Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $30
A distinctive, eccentric Syrah, due mainly to the aromatics, which are unusually powerful in dried leather, porcini mushroom and cocoa. You’ll find blackberries and black cherries in the mouth, and oak. Bottom line is a soft, dry wine, balanced and complex, showing real terroir.
— S.H.
(12/31/2004)
Garretson 1999 Alban Vineyard - The Finné Syrah (Edna Valley)
- $60
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.
— W.E.
(11/1/2001)
Garretson 2001 Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley)
- $30
Quite floral in the nose, with a fresh, yet complex blend of ripe melon, peach, apricot, mineral and herb notes. Sleek and refined through the long finish.
— J.M.
(12/15/2002)
Garretson 2001 Rozet Vineyard “The Lusacain” Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $45
Almost super ripe, displaying intense, soft cherry, cassis, coffee and smoked meat flavors, with a touch of oak. Saved from flatness by a dusty jacket of tannins. An interesting wine, good by itself, better with the right fare. Grilled lamb, filet mignon, with some sweetness in the sauce or topping.
— S.H.
(12/31/2004)
Garretson 2003 The Graosta Mourvèdre (Paso Robles)
- $28
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.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Garretson 2002 “The Craic” Syrah (Central Coast)
- $30
This Syrah was obviously late picked. You can tell by the ultra ripe flavors. It’s gooey in cherry liqueur, chocolate and cassis, with a meaty, leathery note, while oak adds smoke and vanilla spice. Even though it’s soft, it’s not flabby.
— S.H.
(12/31/2004)
Garretson 1999 The Corcairghorm - Fralich Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $30
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.
— S.H.
(7/1/2002)
Garretson 1998 The Celeidh Red (Central Coast)
- $16
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.
— J.C.
(8/1/2000)
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Prominent Designations [All]
Alban Vineyard - The Finné
G Red
G White
Glimigrim
Hastings Ranch “The Graosta”
Hoage Vineyard “The Bulladoir”
Mon Amie Bassetti Vineyard
Rozet Vineyard “The Lusacain”
The Aisling
The Bulladoir
The Celeidh
The Chumhra
The Corcairghorm - Fralich Vineyard
The Craic
The Graosta
The Luascain
The Saothar
The Spainnéach
Most Reviewed Varietals [All]
Most Reviewed Regions
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