Reviews & Ratings
2023 Kobler Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Kobler Family Vineyards Reserve"
Winery: Kobler
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Kobler Family Vineyards Reserve"
Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Grape blend: 96% Syrah & 4% Viognier
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Green Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $85
Cases produced: 50
KWG Score: 92.7 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)
Review date: July 5, 2026
Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Syrah from Kobler opens with a blueberry and lavender sachet bouquet with hints of pepper, pencil shavings, and tobacco. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, polished, and bright. The flavor profile is a red plum and boysenberry blend with notes of lingonberry and graphite. We also detected hints of black tea, black pepper, and tobacco. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and fine light tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this versatile Syrah with Jiko's wild boar tenderloin. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: The 2023 Kobler Family Vineyards Estate Reserve Syrah from the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley opens with captivating aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, and blueberry. Hints of bergamot, white pepper, and a touch of cigar box add layers of depth and intrigue, creating a bouquet that is both powerful and refined. On the palate, it is medium-plus in body with a deep garnet hue, this Reserve Syrah delivers a luxurious interplay of silk and spice. Flavors of blackberry, cassis, and blueberry are accented by subtle notes of bergamot and white pepper, adding vibrancy and complexity. The wine's seamless texture and structured elegance culminate in a lingering, sophisticated finish.
