Reviews
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Reviewer, Jay Miller - The 2007 Syrah Armada Vineyard (100%) was aged in Rostaing puncheons, one of them new, for 30 months. Aromatically, it is the most brooding and Cote-Rotie-like of these Syrahs with notes of smoke, meat, game, garrigue, lavender, and blueberry. The most tightly wound of the Syrahs, it is the one that will most profit from several years of cellaring. It should offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2027.Wine Enthusiast
The wine begins to change immediately; as soon as the cork is pulled the bouquet emerges and begins to evolve. Thin layers of scent and flavor are stacked, with rose petals on top, then supremely dense with darker layers of smoke, graphite, ash, mushroom, black fruits. The tannins never stick out and the flavors just keep on going, bringing in cured meats, mocha, and on and on.Additional Information
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SyrahAlso known as Shiraz in Australia and South Africa, Syrah makes intense, deep wines with plenty of spice, fruit and alcohol. It thrives in warm climates, and is widely grown in Australia, California, and the Rhone region of France, where it makes Cote Rotie and Hermitage, and forms the backbone of Chateauneuf du Pape. View all our additional Syrah items
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Washington30 years ago, less than a dozen wineries were in the game of making Washington State wines. Today, more than 450 wineries call Washington home. The reason? Vintners have finally discovered the state’s potential for growing fine wine grapes that match (and possibly exceed) the quality of California grapes. The relatively dry climate, extra sunlight hours during the growing season, and long autumn for slow, optimal ripening all mean great things for Washington State wines. See fine examples from wineries like Chateau St. Michelle, Chester Kidder and Canoe Ridge.View all our items from Washington
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