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Red
2000 DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne
Syrah
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Yakima Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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EFrohmader Likes this wine: 92 points
November 24, 2015 - I can see how this might be on the decline but it's still very good. The nose was expressive of dark fruit as soon as it was opened. The palate was bacon fat, moist soil, blackberry, and raspberry. Didn't decant and the first glass was probably my favorite - it didn't improve with time.
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GA_Seattle Likes this wine: 92 points
March 6, 2015 - I was concerned this would be over the hill, but still going strong. Aroma of blueberries and earthiness. Primary fruit has tamed, now showing more spice notes, black currant, and savory finish. Acidity is still present and a silky smooth mouthfeel we love in well-aged Syrah. Our last bottle, but we loved it. Should still be good for another couple of years.
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BradboBaggins Likes this wine: 91 points
June 11, 2012 - I don't know what people are talking about when they suggest this wine is over the hill. Yes, it has matured past the fruity, oaky explosion that was its younger self, but it has toned into a well balanced, rich expression of syrah that is nicely structured by some firm tannin and good acidity. This still has some room to improve over the next few years... if you're looking for something other than a fruit/oak bomb.
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kkkkt wrote: 87 points
April 10, 2011 - Though still enjoyable, we feel this is fading. Some key elements have slipped away and are a bit disorganized. This one may have slipped through the cracks.
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rfras wrote: 89 points
November 27, 2010 - The wine is starting to fade a little. Still some good elements of Cherry and spice flavors, but not as vital as previous bottles.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2003, IWC Issue #111 (link)(DeLille Estate Doyenne Red Wine Yakima Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
12/19/2010 (link) 88 points(DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne) Opaque, bricking, purple red violet color; nice deep black fruit, berry nose; tightish, tart black fruit, berry palate; medium finsih
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2000
- Type Red
- Producer DeLille Cellars
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Doyenne
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Yakima Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 92 (46%)
- Consumed 110 (54%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerDeLille Cellars
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationYakima Valley
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