Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This is more along the lines of silky dark fruit than meat and pepper. Not my favorite style of Syrah but very well made
This is more along the lines of silky dark fruit than meat and pepper. Not my favorite style of Syrah but very well made
May 17th, 2017
On the downslope, but still quite enjoyable.
On the downslope, but still quite enjoyable.
Mar 23rd, 2017
Very closed upon opening. Develops after an hour with cracked peppercorn, blackberries and smoke. Some percentage of Viognier gives an aromatic lift to this Red Mountain Syrah.
Very closed upon opening. Develops after an hour with cracked peppercorn, blackberries and smoke. Some percentage of Viognier gives an aromatic lift to this Red Mountain Syrah.
Feb 15th, 2016
Fresh, vibrant. Lovely copper color.
Fresh, vibrant. Lovely copper color.
Jul 19th, 2015Delicious Yakima Valley Syrah from the infamous Delille Cellars (2005 Vintage)
brambly rich black fruit, pepper crusted pancetta, eucalyptus and fresh violets; upfront tannins and great acidity.
Delicious Yakima Valley Syrah from the infamous Delille Cellars (2005 Vintage)
brambly rich black fruit, pepper crusted pancetta, eucalyptus and fresh violets; upfront tannins and great acidity.
2007 was perhaps the best year if many great WA vintages. ZZ Wei did a nice painting of Red Mountain for this wine. This was an early Chris Upchurch-made wine.
2007 was perhaps the best year if many great WA vintages. ZZ Wei did a nice painting of Red Mountain for this wine. This was an early Chris Upchurch-made wine.
Sep 2nd, 2017
Meaty, dark fruit with spicy oak. Still youthful. Good acid and structure.
Meaty, dark fruit with spicy oak. Still youthful. Good acid and structure.
Apr 20th, 2016
Wow! What a surprise. Clear dried cherry, oak, cigar box on the nose. Can taste the alcohol but the age smooths it out. A treasure tonight.
Wow! What a surprise. Clear dried cherry, oak, cigar box on the nose. Can taste the alcohol but the age smooths it out. A treasure tonight.
Feb 27th, 2016
Aged to utter perfection. 👌🏻 if only the cork could have held up
Aged to utter perfection. 👌🏻 if only the cork could have held up
Nov 19th, 2015