Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden
42 Applegate Valley Syrah
Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
As with all of Cowhorn's wines the 2011 Applegate Oregon Syrah 42 is a lovely thing to behold, and made lovelier still by the fact that 2011 was a difficult growing season in Oregon. What this wine conveys is terrific purity, high-toned black fruit, cinnamon bark and violets with just a touch of earthy savoriness. It's medium-bodied, and fine-boned for a Syrah. Is this to do with a cooler growing season, or is it biodynamic farming combined with the winemaker's deft hand? Probably. 13.1% ABV | Sample
As with all of Cowhorn's wines the 2011 Applegate Oregon Syrah 42 is a lovely thing to behold, and made lovelier still by the fact that 2011 was a difficult growing season in Oregon. What this wine conveys is terrific purity, high-toned black fruit, cinnamon bark and violets with just a touch of earthy savoriness. It's medium-bodied, and fine-boned for a Syrah. Is this to do with a cooler growing season, or is it biodynamic farming combined with the winemaker's deft hand? Probably. 13.1% ABV | Sample
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2015
On the lighter side for a Syrah, which is great when you want those red wine flavors in the summer. Ligonberry, boysenberry, blackberry, violets, smoke, and touch of earthiness. Lots of sediment.
On the lighter side for a Syrah, which is great when you want those red wine flavors in the summer. Ligonberry, boysenberry, blackberry, violets, smoke, and touch of earthiness. Lots of sediment.
Jun 22nd, 2016A little funky - smelled of hot steel. Great delicate fruit flavors. Tasted blind thought it was a foreigner!
A little funky - smelled of hot steel. Great delicate fruit flavors. Tasted blind thought it was a foreigner!
May 13th, 2015
Raspberry Iced tea, with vanilla and spice on the nose
Raspberry Iced tea, with vanilla and spice on the nose
Feb 19th, 2014
Earthy and full of berries, a great Oregon syrah
Earthy and full of berries, a great Oregon syrah
Oct 30th, 2016
Biodynamic Syrah from Oregon. Black fruit jam but not too jammy, smoked meats, baking spices. Nice.
Biodynamic Syrah from Oregon. Black fruit jam but not too jammy, smoked meats, baking spices. Nice.
Oct 1st, 2016
Big and full-bodied, uniquely Oregon Syrah. Unfiltered so be careful with lots of sediment.
Big and full-bodied, uniquely Oregon Syrah. Unfiltered so be careful with lots of sediment.
Nov 5th, 2015
At first I thought that the previous vintage was much better.. This has way more upfront fruit and less of a finish. This wine is tasting way better on the second day. Matches well with butter beans, sweet potato and queso fresco
At first I thought that the previous vintage was much better.. This has way more upfront fruit and less of a finish. This wine is tasting way better on the second day. Matches well with butter beans, sweet potato and queso fresco
Sep 8th, 2015