Reviews & Ratings

2011 Columbia Crest Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Reserve Coyote Canyon Vineyard"

Winery: Columbia Crest

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserve Coyote Canyon Vineyard"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 98% Syrah, 1.5 % Grenache, & .5% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Horse Heaven Hills

State or country: WA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 300

KWG Score: 91.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: January 19, 2015

Wine Review: This midnight blue colored Syrah from Washington State was very well liked by the tasting panel. It opens with a mild blueberry and gentle black raspberry bouquet with hints of oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is an oak influenced black currant with notes of spice and coffee. We also detected a hint of plum and toasty oak. The finish is dry and its tannins show terrific control and length. The panel suggested pairing this wine with braised short ribs. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This Rhone style Syrah delivers rich aromatics of spice, blueberry and sweet blackberry. Layered, full-bodied flavors of saddle leather and spice round out the fruit notes and lead to a distinctive blueberry finish. The dusty mineral character captures the essence of Syrah from this region.

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