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Red
2014 Cristom Syrah Estate
Syrah
- USA
- Oregon
- Willamette Valley
- Eola - Amity Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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BHRH Likes this wine: 91 points
July 9, 2023 - Decanted 45 minutes. Violets, black fruits and spices. Medium finish but with an angular tannic note that finally went away after 90 minutes. Stil - a unique treat for an Oregon Syrah! Seems to be in a good drinking window, but has the structure to remain at peak for several more years.
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krhaugh Likes this wine: 92 points
September 25, 2021 - Drinking great right now. No reason to wait.
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Bordeaux-OH-OH! Likes this wine: 89 points
August 6, 2021 - This Syrah has mellowed into a delightful slightly spicy, smooth delicious red. Any bite you might associate with a Syrah is gone here yet the spicy note is there but incredibly smooth. If there is any tannin it is almost imperceptible. I did not take tasting notes when drinking so I won't make them up, but if you have this I recommend drinking it now, if you don't have it, go get some.
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BHRH Likes this wine: 91 points
April 11, 2021 - A unique Syrah from Willamette! Decanted 30 minutes, but maybe should have been longer as this still seems like a youngster. Spices, smoke and blue fruits on the nose. Lots of blackberry on the palate with some black pepper and maybe a bit of cola. Spicy finish with well-defined fruit and very good structure - the tannins and acid bode well for 5+ years of aging. Will hold my last bottle for at least another year. 91+
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Bmathews Likes this wine: 92 points
August 14, 2020 - This one is really tasting good right now. Had a bottle with steaks and it really paired well. Opened up in about 20 minutes, no need to decant.
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By Tamlyn Currin
9/26/2022 (link)(Cristom, Estate Syrah Eola-Amity Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Cristom
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- SubRegion Willamette Valley
- Appellation Eola - Amity Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 127 (56%)
- Consumed 101 (44%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 8 votes
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- ProducerCristom
- VarietySyrah
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationEola - Amity Hills
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- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationEola - Amity Hills