2005 Syrah:

Awards & Accolades

 

Acclaim Summary

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WINE-ADVOCATE-sq.gif 90 Points

 Reveals a fragrant perfume of sausage, game, and blueberry.  There is some light tannin... and an overall elegant personality.

  

seattle%20mag.gifMaster Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm’s Pick
Fruit pulled from Les Collines [Vineyard] gives this bargain-of-the-century Syrah an immense earth and smoked meat center typical of classic Rhône Valley offerings. Violets, black pepper and ripe red and black cherries are brightened beautifully by balanced acids.
 

foodwine.gifTerrific Washington state reds
Savory green peppercorn notes in the aroma and flavor mark this focused, northern Rhône-style Syrah. Jean-François Pellet, winemaker at Pepper Bridge, is one of the partners in this small, family-owned winery.
 

wine%20enthusiast.gif90 points
Following the shortfall of grapes in 2004, this is a welcome return to a widely available, sappy and fragrant Walla Walla Syrah at an affordable price.  Fragrant and pleasingly floral, it immediately sends up scents of citrus and pepper, following with tart berries and plenty of snappy acidity.  The wine expands beautifully in the glass and tastes great even after being open for a full 24 hours. 
 

Acclaim Archive

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