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 Vintage2007 Label 17 of 182 
(NOTE: Label borrowed from 2005 vintage.)
TypeRed
ProducerDeLille Cellars (web)
VarietySyrah
DesignationDoyenne
Vineyardn/a
CountryUSA
RegionWashington
SubRegionColumbia Valley
AppellationYakima Valley
UPC Code(s)799419150115

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2016 (based on 19 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 111 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by geomack on 9/4/2021 & rated 91 points: Surprisingly good! Found a 375ml bottle for two of us to share with BBQ NY Steak. Luscious body with deep Blackberry flavor and some spice notes. It had a slight sharp edge to it (a little aged?), but had no bad tastes or finish. (1269 views)
 Tasted by MIRick on 3/9/2020 & rated 91 points: Elegant with flavor profile of strawberry and leather with great nose. Fruit, acids and tannins balanced. Kept air out of the bottle, if we hadn't suspect it would have gone quickly. (1834 views)
 Tasted by MIRick on 1/15/2020 & rated 91 points: Very balanced, integrated tannins, fruit and acids. As time went on acids began to dominate. Very pleasantly surprised for a wine "found" in the cellar. Opened along with a 2006 which was better than the 2007 (1813 views)
 Tasted by Magnolian on 6/17/2018 & rated 89 points: Dense and angular notes of cherries, plums, and some tar. Lengthy finish that veered into sourness. Nice wine that suffered in comparison with the 2005 Sequel that preceded it. Good with ribs. (2521 views)
 Tasted by markcic on 5/31/2016 & rated 91 points: The nose is dark fruit, the palate is blackberry and cherry with a touch of spice. Some jam on the finish. Served with bbq'd salmon which it totally complimented. (3942 views)
 Tasted by mlawren1 on 4/22/2016 & rated 93 points: Wow, plums, berries and cherries jump out of the glass. Finishes with a bit of zest. (3249 views)
 Tasted by mlawren1 on 3/25/2016 & rated 92 points: Plums, cherries and currants with a hint of chocolate. Wine is in a great place. (2892 views)
 Tasted by hesnctrl on 2/28/2015 & rated 91 points: PnD. Hefty bottle with a massive punt. Cork was very clean and darkly stained, but with no sediment. Super dark and opaque, but for the plum colored meniscus. Ripe blue/black fruits on the nose with some meatiness behind it. I was expecting a fruit bomb, but this was nice and balanced. 100% Syrah on the palate with some minerality. Med texture with resolved tannins. Screaming for some lamb chops!

Enjoyed in a Riedel Vinum Syrah glass at 58F. (4108 views)
 Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 12/12/2014 & rated 93 points: Excellent once again. (3840 views)
 Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 12/7/2014 & rated 93 points: Popped and poured. Yum! Very silky smooth a great bottle of wine. (2611 views)
 Tasted by Coupe 60 on 9/27/2014 & rated 89 points: Popped and left bottle open for about 40 min, before having with Grilled flat iron steak. Still a big tannic wine...Some dark fruit with some black peppery spice. While this went well with steak, and was solid.. didn't have that extra gear. enjoyed it, but had hoped for a bit more... (2807 views)
 Tasted by phantphant on 2/5/2014 & rated 78 points: Weak example of usually good WA state syrah. Short window of taste with lack of depth. (4082 views)
 Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 1/11/2014 & rated 93 points: Drinking very nicely right now. Yum. A nose of black pepper and cherries. Has a wonderful full body and silky smooth and it goes down with a beautiful finish. Happy to have a couple more left for another day. (2829 views)
 Tasted by oenophilemoose on 9/30/2013 & rated 90 points: Decanted one hour; inviting nose of dark fruit, mid-weight, fruit forward, virtually undetectable tannins with a moderately long finish. Delicious. (3277 views)
 Tasted by vinodolphin on 9/26/2013 & rated 91 points: Sadly our last bottle of this. Delicious! Largest Punt I have ever seen on a bottle. (2989 views)
 Tasted by Steveo51 on 9/22/2013 & rated 95 points: OMG what a big Syrah
An Impressive Syrah from this winemaker of bordeaux style wines The wine has a dense purple color with a blackberry liqueur nose, smoke, licorice, and spice on the back end.
(2879 views)
 Tasted by W2WineGuy on 8/15/2013 & rated 91 points: super good. drank last 375 bottle I had. Smooth, peppery, well integrated, very much in the drink me now stage. Very, very good (2330 views)
 Tasted by Joegish on 6/10/2013 & rated 89 points: perhaps it has become a little muted...faded fruit, noticeable abv.

hopefully, this will not continue to fade. (2783 views)
 Tasted by Pedroel on 4/16/2013 & rated 92 points: Almost a year has passed since the last note. It's getting better all the time... The nose, especially, is just killer. Good balance, flavor and finish. Getting to WOW. I think it's in its optimal drinking window. (2416 views)
 Tasted by markopf on 4/13/2013 & rated 95 points: Drinking great, One hour decant time. I can't imagine this getting any better. (2384 views)
 Tasted by TPV Wine Cellar on 3/23/2013: Not good. Funny after taste. (2702 views)
 Tasted by 8count on 3/21/2013: Too young (2142 views)
 Tasted by garambler on 3/10/2013 & rated 92 points: I had this with a cheese plate on 3/10/13. It had a strong, fragrant and alluring bouquet of smoked meat, blackberry, plum, burnt toast, mocha, pepper, licorice and spice aromas. The palate was rich, layered and dry with flavors of blackberry, plum, burnt toast, licorice, pepper spice and chalky minerals. 91+ (2057 views)
 Tasted by jfrederick on 12/29/2012 & rated 92 points: Decanted for an hour plus. Great fruit, long finish. Continued improving throughout the evening. Showing very well at this time. (2398 views)
 Tasted by vinodolphin on 12/25/2012 & rated 92 points: A truly excellent syrah. A hit among the whole family. (2059 views)
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Professional 'Channels'
By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153
(DeLille Estate Doyenne "Signature" Syrah Yakima Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, A focus on Washington State, Issue #4 (5/1/2010)
(DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne) Login and sign up and see review text.
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DeLille Cellars

Producer website

DRINK NOW OR DRINK LATER?
by Chris Upchurch, Executive Winemaker/Vineyard Manager, Owner/Partner
By far, most questions asked of me always have something to do with the age ability of our wines. We offer the vintage chart below for this very reason, for all the red wines we have ever released. Please note that all of our wines are classically structured and designed to age well. I believe they will all see their tenth birthday and beyond in good health, and I include the white wines as well. Our white wines are not included in the chart because they are at "Drink" status at release. Aging does not make them more drinkable, yet there are interesting characteristics that can only develop in time, especially in the Chaleur Estate Blanc.

Syrah

Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)

Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent.

USA

American wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.

Washington

Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article

Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.

Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.

Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.

Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.

Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.

History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.

State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.

Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon Rimmerman

Columbia Valley

Columbia Cascade Winery Association

The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.

Yakima Valley

Wine Yakima Valley

 
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