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- Neetlingshof Mushrooms Complement Wines - AllAfrica.com
- Pierre Loti, a NYC Wine Bar, Brings Rosés to Union Square for Spring - PR Web (press release)
- Spanish Dancers: Unforgettable Wine - CHS Capitol Hill Seattle
- Front Porch: Parrot Sanctuary fundraiser - HeraldNet
Northwest Distillery News
- Brugal Rum - Spirit of The Dominican Republic - Drink Spirits (blog)
- Silver City win 3 Beer Cup medals - Kitsap Sun
- Rogue Ales to make special Rose Festival variety - KPTV.com
- Few Spirits and Proletariat Wine team up for Re:Public happy hour on May 20 - Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Appeals court grants wax seal to Maker's Mark - Albany Democrat Herald
- Appeals court grants wax seal to Maker's Mark - Longview Daily News
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Syrah
D. H. Lescombes 2008 Syrah (New Mexico)
The nose of this aromatic, Southwest red offers up a bouquet of cherry and tobacco notes. The palate is dry, slightly hot with moderate tannins in delivering a long, savory finish. The wine is still young and tight, with plenty of structure to provide for terrific bottle aging. Flavors of cassis, spice herbs and umami create a very attractive flavor profile. Decant for an hour before drinking or hold for additional bottle aging.
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Shooting Star Syrah 2007 (California)
This is a dynamite, light bodied, easily drinkable red wine. The nose of this wine offers intriguing cassis, plum, herb, and toasted oak notes. The palate is dry, slightly hot with moderate tannins. Flavors of black cherry, licorice and heavy herb are to be anticipated, and a long finish is guaranteed. Drink now or hold for additional bottle aging.
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Glen Fiona Syrah Walla Walla 2000 (Washington)
With some age now bolstering it, this readily available, chewy, Syrah is presenting incredibly well. Aromas of berries, herbs and toasted oak are featured. This well structured Syrah promotes the appropriate balance of acid and sugar, revealing deep flavors of berry, currant, game and mineral. Great finish! This wine is ready to drink now. Yummy!
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Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008
This has the best from both the old world and the new world…great up front fruit from the new world, yet has structure and is very dry, like the old world's version of a Northern Rhone. Excellent black raspberry notes, kirsch, lavendar and smoked meat, along with huge mouth-filling tannins make this Syrah from Walla Walla not to be missed! This is drinking great now, with a decanter, or cellar for 10 more years!
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StoneCap Syrah 2009
Deep and rich Washington state Syrah at a stupid price! Rich blueberry and graham notes, finishing spicy. I was impressed with this because it was such a great price for what you got, and it went well with my fried chicken!
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The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22
The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22 Style: dry red; deep red color; aromas: raspberry with hints of jam, leather and rose petals; palate/flavors: hints of blueberry, hibiscus and cranberry; full body; dark fruit on the finish. (Alc. by Volume: 13.9%)
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Cellar Picks
| Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008 |
| The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22 |
| Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35 |
| Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33 |
| Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22 |
Value Picks
| Maryhill Winemaker's Red |
| StoneCap Syrah 2009 |
| Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 |
| Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 |
| Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 |
