Reviews & Ratings

2003 Kestrel Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Estate"

Winery: Kestrel

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Yakima Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 1,015

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: January 26, 2007

Wine Review: Here is a wine that fooled the tasting panel. The bouquet of this wine opened quite musty and earthy. It was not inviting at all. However, with time the musty aroma’s faded. However, on the palate the wine was quite round, lively, and it was tasty. It is not an overly complex wine, but it will match nicely with many foods. The wine finishes nicely and is dry. Decant this wine to aerate the bouquet and enjoy. KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The color is extremely dark purple. In the aroma you will find copious quantities of ripe berries, blackberries, huckleberries, black licorice and leather, a light flavor of clove and luscious black sweet cherries. This is a full bodied wine with a lingering finish of black current, berries, vanilla, and toast. This is the wine you want to enjoy with friends and fine food.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Syrah.