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Syrah, Columbia Valley

Syrah, Columbia Valley Wine Details
Price: $22.00 per bottle

Description: Bronze Medal, Northwest Wine Summit, 2004. Silver Medal, Idaho Wine Festival, 2004. “Excellent!”- Wine Press Northwest. A robust Rhone Style wine with deep blackberry and cola nut flavors. This is a full-bodied release from a promising pair of Yakima Valley vineyards. This wine pairs nicely with Asian foods and red meats. (300 cases produced)

Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.


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