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2017 Sleight of Hand Syrah Levitation
Syrah
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Pedroel Likes this wine: 94 points
May 31, 2022 - Nicely sweet with a mineral streak, making for a complex, tasty mouthful…finishing long. The absence of oak is notable, especially in the smooth finish.
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rojoloco Likes this wine: 92 points
February 6, 2021 - A beautiful wine, ready to drink. A beautiful expression of Syrah. Just lovely.
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tomlee wrote: 93 points
November 9, 2020 - Purple in color. 14.7% ABV. Savory nose of black fruits, bacon fat and olive brine. Full bodied with strong acidity. Dark and brooding. Black cherry, blackberry, charred meats and minerals on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish with firm tannins. The best Levitation to date. Really delicious Syrah that will benefit with time in the cellar. Best over the next 5-7 years.
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Brian Glas Likes this wine: 92 points
July 10, 2020 - Visit to Sleight of Hand in Walla Walla (Walla Walla Sleight of Hand Tasting Room): Medium purple color. Peppers and herbs on the nose. Dark red fruits and spice on the palate. Good grip. Excellent balance. Good persistence on the finish.
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camdawg wrote: 92 points
June 4, 2020 - This is a delicious, well balanced wine, that packs quite a wallop in this young stage!
The attack is sharp with tart fruit. After lingering on for some time, the midpalate introduces darker fruit, with a thick, bacon fat mouthfeel. The tannins slowly build and direct you to a long finish with notes of pepper, soot, and dark roast coffee.
This definitely has the stuffing to age 5 years or more, if you can wait that long.2 people found this helpful Comment
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Sleight of Hand
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Levitation
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 334 (55%)
- Consumed 269 (44%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
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