2002 Syrah:
Awards & Accolades
Acclaim Summary
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Outstanding! “Richer than its Australian cousins with earthy tones, blackberry flavors and considerable complexity.”
91 Points:
Editor’s Choice
"Stunning... inviting aromas of milk chocolate, coffee and tobacco leaf, leading to dark, jammy flavors. Lush."
89 Points. “Ripe, round and generous… pleasantly earthy… cherry and spice flavors, finishing with a smoky edge.”
"Plum, cherry, citrus, black pepper and mineral."
“A thrilling wine, firm and supple with a core of plush, dark fruit… layers of smoke and char… complex."
"Rich, smoky aromas of blackberry, coffee bean and a touch of black pepper. Vibrant acidity marks balanced flavors."
"Smoky... flavors of dark wild berries and spice, with subtle hints of smoked meats."
Acclaim Archive
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- Acclaim Summary, January 2005
- Sauce, February 2005
- Wine Enthusiast, October 2004
- Wine Press Northwest, Fall 2004
- Wine Spectator, September 2004
- San Francisco Chronicle, September 2004
- Seattle Times, August 2004
- The Wine News, August 2004
- KPLU, July 2004