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Herzog 2001 Special Reserve Syrah (Edna Valley)
- $30
This is beautiful Syrah, a joy to drink. It pours dark and glyceriney, and while it’s a bit mute in aroma, it explodes in the mouth, with flavors of cassis, spicy plum, chocolate, roasted meat, vanilla and smoke. Hard to describe the smooth mouthfeel, or the fancy aftertaste. For all the flamboyance, it’s a dry, controlled wine, assured of itself and in perfect…
— S.H.
(4/1/2004)
Herzog 2001 Special Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- $27
This Chardonnay is impressive. It’s power-packed with ripe pineapple fruit that tastes as if it has been grilled in the barbecue, sprinkled with brown sugar, drizzled with vanilla and honey and then liquified. The fusion of strong oak with fruit is impressive, as are the rich, creamy texture and long, spicy aftertaste.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
Herzog 2000 Special Edition Warnecke Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill)
- $52
As good as Herzog’s Special Reserve Cab is, this one is better. It has the same ripely fruity currant and cassis flavors, with fine tannins and a luxurious coating of oak that has been judiciously applied. But it goes the extra mile in finesse and balance, and is simply superb. Right up there with the best, and a considerable success for the vintage.
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Herzog 2003 Special Reserve Syrah (Edna Valley)
- $30
From one of California’s coolest appellations, this Syrah is inky dark and fairly acidic. It’s tannic, but the tannins are rich and fine and drinkable now. The wealth of flavors include blackberries, mocha, the sweet, caramelly vanilla of oak, and peppery spices.
— S.H.
(12/31/2005)
Herzog 2000 Special Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $27
Great grapes have given a lush, fruity wine, filled with ripely sweet flavors of pears and tropical fruits, girded with crisp acidity, and finishing with powerful fruit and spice. Good winemaking has added creamy, smoky oak, and the deft touch that makes this a beautiful Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(12/15/2003)
Herzog 2006 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $38
A very nice, smooth and ripely sweet Cabernet, picture perfect Alexander Valley. With soft acidity and tannins, the fruit and oak star, offering lush flavors of blackberries, cherries, dark chocolate, plums, herbs and violets. Drink now. Kosher.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
Herzog 2000 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
A very fine Cabernet, the kind you like to think you’d instantly identify in a blind tasting as superior Napa. It has ripe flavors of cassis and blackcurrants, and fabulously rich, dry, complicated tannins that glide across the palate with velvety smoothness. Oak contributes the usual vanilla and smoke to this delectable kosher wine.
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Herzog 2002 Special Reserve Syrah (Edna Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $30
A wonderfully easy wine to drink, due to its softness and fruitiness, yet with complex nuances that merit this high score. Pours dark, and shows briary, pepper, blackberry and coffee aromas. They lead to a balanced, dry wine that exudes cassis and sweet oak flavors.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
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