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Red
2011 Rasa Vineyards Syrah Occam's Razor Block 10, Seven Hills Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
Label borrowed from 2009
Community Tasting Notes 6
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smahk wrote: 91 points
November 29, 2020 - Color: deep ruby
Nose: plum, raisin, smoke, black cherry
Taste: black cherry, smoke, cigar box
This wine has a nice balance of fruit , balsamic,
cigar box and smoke with a lingering finish dashed with vanilla. -
Ron Slye wrote: 93 points
September 10, 2019 - This is really lovely now. A tight restrained nose with notes of blackberries/black cherries -- there is a brooding element of dark wood. All of these flavors carry over to the palate, which has some nice bright acidity that lifts the fruit up and makes it a bit brighter. A lot of power and restraint here -- and a long lovely finish. I think I am discovering that 2011 is one of my favorite WA syrah vintages!
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fingers wrote: 91 points
January 7, 2019 - Followed for two nights open and it was best at the end. Profound bouquet that carries a high-octane note that also drives through to the palate. Otherwise, it has nice black cherry and currants, baking spice, earth and tannic grip, yet still a very smooth, medium-weight body. No hurry to drink, but if you have multiples it’s worth a go now with a definite decanting for aeration. 5+12+16+8= 91
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seanman Likes this wine:
April 18, 2018 - This will last a while, and cellaring it is for the best but its a darned good drink today. Aromas jump out at you - cherries, blackberry, cedar, menthol....then the taste is bolder with all the aforementioned plus a little chocolate and dried tobacco leaf. Grips nicely and smoothly with a 30 plus second finish. I probably shouldnt have opened it, but I dont regret doing it. Liked this syrah.
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DaButtah Likes this wine: 91 points
January 16, 2015 - Still quite young but very approachable. On the lighter side but another quality release from Rasa. Let it breathe for a few hours to really enjoy it.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Rasa Vineyards
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Occam's Razor
- Vineyard Block 10, Seven Hills Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Walla Walla Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 71 (32%)
- Consumed 148 (68%)
Food Pairing
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- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationWalla Walla Valley
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