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Red
2008 Efeste Syrah Eleni Red Willow Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Yakima Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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sanjuanlewis Likes this wine: 92 points
March 14, 2019 - What you would expect from a Washington Syrah at this price point from this vineyard. Slightly better balance and acidity than some. Solid wine, drinking well.
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jmcmchi wrote:
March 19, 2017 - Dark purple, still young looking
Black smoke, fruit, tar aromas, some funk
Smooth silky texture, juicy black fruit turning to light pepper on long finish
Acidity still holding well, good for at least another 3-4 years at this level -
ClubTerry Likes this wine: 92 points
March 11, 2015 - Great QPR
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phantphant Does not like this wine: 82 points
May 22, 2014 - I was expecting so much more from a vineyard with this pedigree. Tasted flat out of the bottle and improved slightly with air.
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WAWineGirl wrote: 95 points
July 28, 2013 - Love this wine! After aging a couple of years its deliciously smooth but still holds the berry over peppercorn flavors. Everyone at my house was raving over it. It paired really well with the spicy paella, too.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153 (link)(Efeste Wines Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Eleni Yakima Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
3/8/2011 (link) ***** points(EFESTE Eleni Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Yakima Valley) Stains the glass. Abundant bright fruit aromatics along with mineral, earth, berries, and a light funkiness. A textured, rich feel with concentrated savory flavors. Seemingly endless length on the finish. Sampled at 60 degrees. 14.71% alcohol. 210 cases produced.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Efeste
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Eleni
- Vineyard Red Willow Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Yakima Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 56 (25%)
- Consumed 167 (75%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
PaellaWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerEfeste
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationYakima Valley
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