2005 Columbia Winery Syrah
Community Tasting Note
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 - PnP at cellar temperature. Presents as garnet with an inky core, translucent rim, and purple highlights. Lots of fine sediment observed in the last 5+ mL. The nose reveals a core of dark purple fruit (blackberries, etc.), red meat and leather, black pepper, and wood characteristics (sweet coconut, woodsmoke, and more). It matched on the palate with a fresh, acidic blackberry attack followed by a woodier midpalate. At this point, the fresh medium(+) acidity was joined by suede-like medium-intensity tannins. The finish was medium length and tasted of both fruit and wood.
This is not the most harmonious wine we have ever had, but given the almost-firm structure that remains in this 7+ year old wine, it may take another few years to fully integrate. This is a well-priced Washington Syrah that we will call "very good-to-excellent," 89/100.
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