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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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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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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7/9/2023 - BHRH Likes this wine: 91 Points
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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9/25/2021 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking great right now. No reason to wait.
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8/6/2021 - Bordeaux-OH-OH! Likes this wine: 89 Points
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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4/11/2021 - BHRH Likes this wine: 91 Points
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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8/14/2020 - Bmathews Likes this wine: 92 Points
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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