A gorgeous Syrah that would pass undetected in a lineup of top northern Rhônes, the 2010 Lagier Meredith Syrah comes all from Mt. Veeder and spent 22 months in neutral French oak prior to bottling. Gorgeously perfumed and intense, with vibrant black and red raspberry-styled fruit, violets, spring flowers, mineral, and hints of pepper on the nose, it is full-bodied, perfectly balanced, and seamless on the palate. In need of 3-4 years of bottle age, this concentrated, rich, and textured Syrah stays beautifully fresh, clean, and poised, with an understated elegance that blossoms with air. It will have upwards of 10-15 years of total longevity and is one of my favorite vintages of this wine to date.

The 2010 Syrah is not for the faint of heart! A wine of serious power and richness, the 2010 hits the palate with black olives, grilled herbs, scorched earth and savory herbs, all supported by huge, explosive tannins. This structured, mountain Syrah will require some patience, but it is super-impressive, even at this embryonic stage. I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. - AG

This is beautifully crafted, pure, rich and focused on a tiered core of crushed rock, dried herb and berry that is both very tightly wound and uncommonly complex and detailed. Tempting now, but worthy of cellaring. Drink now through 2025. 400 cases made. — JL

Deep in color, the nose comes from pepper, jammy blackberries, blue fruit, herbs and a hint of fennel. On the palate, the wine is generously filled with sweet, fleshy, dark berries and spice. Good length and polish are found in the finish. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2010&wine=Lagier%20Meredith%20Syrah