93 Points Vinous
Inky ruby. Ripe dark berries, licorice, olive and exotic spice scents take on floral, smoked meat and mineral qualities with air. Sappy and broad on the palate, offering bitter cherry, cassis and salty olive flavors that are firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. The floral nuance repeats emphatically on the long, dark-fruit-driven finish, which is framed by even tannins that provide shape and grip.
 
Winemakers Notes
Rorschach Ink Red, savagely set upon by a barrage of garrigue, charred brisket, rosemary and unbridled desire. Your pheromone rush has just been delivered. A structured assault on the palate teases with supple fruit and velvety textures leading to a much firmer grip as whole cluster tannins make their presence felt resulting in a long and reverberating finish. Hand Harvested, Unfined and Unfiltered.
 
Satisfaction Syrah is 100% Amalie Robert Estate grown Syrah. Among our 30 acres of Pinot Noir, we have planted 0.80 acres (1,188 vines to be exact) of Syrah. This planting represents 4 clones selected for the cool Northern Rhône area of Côte Rôtie, and now Dallas, Oregon.
We grow Syrah right alongside Pinot Noir, and most of the vineyard work is very similar. The primary difference is that we have to wait until November to harvest. We think it is worth the wait.