2014
100 Points. Always one of the most unique in the lineup, the 2014 Syrah Bionic Frog is phenomenal stuff any way you look at it. Cold fireplace, charred meat, tapenade, shiitake and loads of dark, earthy fruit all emerge from this full-bodied, tight, backward and beautifully concentrated Syrah that readers just need to taste. Incredibly long, elegant, building and heavenly juicy, don't miss a chance to get some of this! It needs 3-5 years of cellaring and is going to blow you away over the following two decades. —Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate
99 Points. Deep fruit presence from the outset. Dark plums and purple cherries with abundant slate and graphite, dark chocolate and orange zest. The palate has impressive power and detail, superb purity and clarity. The palate glides effortlessly. A sexy finish. Drink or hold. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
99 Points. The wine begins with aromatics reminiscent of tarragon, blackberry cobbler, umami, smoked pork shoulder and black truffle oil... Balanced and beautifully textured, the ripe flavors of blackberry cobbler are laced with umami, crushed mint, smoked meats and green olive, which continue to impress as they add wonderful complexity and range... —Owen Bargreen, International Wine Report
95 Points. Dark red-ruby. Wonderfully aromatic nose offers scents of raspberry, licorice, brown spices, mustard seed and green pepper. Flavors of cherry and raspberry liqueur are complicated by suggestions of sage, spices and exotic fruits. Very rich wine, but shows a bit more greenness than the 2013 edition, an element that infuses the mid-palate with energy. Finishes with very ripe, spicy tannins and outstanding persistence. —Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
