(Tulpen Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley) Fascinating aromas of mineral, ground coffee, floral notes, plum, and blackberries. Rich and opulent with palate coating fruit flavors with silky oak accents. This is a rich, ripe wine that takes no prisoners. Alcohol shows through at times. 76% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 5% Viognier, and 4% Mourvedre. Mill Creek, Lewis, Double River, and Art Den Hoed vineyards. 15.4% alcohol. 257 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
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By Sean Sullivan
(Tulpen Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley) Fascinating aromas of mineral, ground coffee, floral notes, plum, and blackberries. Rich and opulent with palate coating fruit flavors with silky oak accents. This is a rich, ripe wine that takes no prisoners. Alcohol shows through at times. 76% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 5% Viognier, and 4% Mourvedre. Mill Creek, Lewis, Double River, and Art Den Hoed vineyards. 15.4% alcohol. 257 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.11/14/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** 1/2 points