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2018 Jolie-Laide Halcon Vineyard Syrah

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January 18, 2026 - $58

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RATINGS

97Decanter Magazine (points)

...stunning and classic nose of camphor, violet, peppercorn and roasted meat. The mid-palate is rich and succulent yet bright and breezy, with flavours of blackberry, clove, tar and graphite on the long, expansive finish.

93+ Vinous / IWC

...powerful, savory...dark fruit and intensely peppery profile...so vibrant, so expressive. Game, licorice, blood orange, black pepper and spice add striking shades of nuance to a core of dark fruit. With a bit of time in the glass the 2018 gains in aromatic intensity, brilliance and freshness.

17Jancis Robinson

Sweet, perfumed and with a savoury char... Intensely peppery and lightly floral with lovely, scented black fruit and peonies... Lovely depth and intensity of fruit and scent, with firm, fine, dry tannins. Deep but cool on the finish. Elegant and fresh with a light touch on the finish with a savoury quality...well balanced.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Mendocino County, Yorkville Highlands

Mendocino AVA was established in 1984 and amended in 1989. It includes numerous sub-appellations. Mendocino AVA is entirely within Mendocino County, and the AVA is known for its Mediterranean climate. Vintners successfully grow Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. In cooler parts of the region Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are also grown. Mendocino County is home to nearly 600 vineyards, and many have been certified organic for decades, thanks to the region’s famous “green and sustainable” approach to agriculture and nearly everything else. Mendocino was named for 16th century explorers, a pair of brothers whose last name was Mendoza. Winemaking, however, didn’t start until the 19th century when some would-be gold miners decided it was more profitable to make wine than to pan for gold. Italian immigrants in the late 19th century continued to establish winemaking ventures.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.

VINTAGE

2018 Jolie-Laide Halcon Vineyard Syrah