Syrah No. 8

It’s hard to believe this is already the sixth vintage Jim has released. How time flies! Jim Binns is certainly no stranger to us now; he’s made a name for himself in record time and stands as a rock-solid figure in the world of high-class Rhône wines – not just in Southern California, but worldwide – and nothing and no one can touch him! I’m delighted that Lisa Perrotti-Brown of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate sees it exactly the same way as I do and mentions Jim Binns in the same breath as Manfred Krankl. But now to the wine itself, the 2019 Syrah. The aromas wafting from the glass are diverse: blackberries, plums, cardamom, Tellicherry pepper and thyme. What an incredible bouquet! On the palate, the wine is agile yet silky, finishing with an ultra-long finish! For me, the 2019 is elegant and transparent, just like its predecessor. But I like it almost a little bit more!