2010 Rôtie Cellars Northern Blend

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92 Points

Thursday, April 17, 2014 - A darkish purple in color. This 95% Syrah co-fermented with Viognier has aromas of smoke, blackberry, blueberry, black pepper with a floral overtones. Flavors of smoked meat, dark fruits, pepper and crushed rock. Well balanced with pronounced tannins and a zippy liveliness. I probably should have given this another year or two before opening, but it was delicious.

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Comment posted by vintage1949:

9/13/2015 5:41:00 PM - I have had WA wines dominated by blueberry. Is this jus a small component of the wine? Thanks -Dave
Comment posted by mcsac67:

9/13/2015 5:59:00 PM - The blueberry is just one component and definitely not dominant here.
Comment posted by vintage1949:

9/13/2015 6:11:00 PM - Thanks-I will have to give it a try. Be right back-will look up older WA wines that had that attribute.
Comment posted by vintage1949:

9/13/2015 6:17:00 PM - It was 2005 DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne. For my palate it was intensely fruit forward with a strong blueberry character. Obviously I did not like it grin. Dave