2020 Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$10.00USD

Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with black raspberries, black pepper and spice.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, this has sweet black raspberry fruit.  Easy drinking.  Moderate finish.  This drinks well on its own and would go with many foods.  A nice choice for Burgers or Ribs off the grill.  Drink over the next few years.  

2018 Sleight of Hand Funkadelic Syrah Funk Vineyard, USA, Washington, Walla Walla, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Purple/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, black olives, black pepper and spices.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberries, some black cherries, slight black pepper and an interesting tart cherry note.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own but probably better with food.  This would be great with various curries.  

2022 Owen Roe Syrah Ex Umbris, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$24.00USD

Nice showing for this value driven wine.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, boysenberries, grilled herbs and spice.  Medium to full bodied.  On the palate, there is plenty of fruit.  The attack is a bit sweet.  Light tannins.  Flavors of black cherries and black raspberries.  Moderate finish.  This is drinking well now and will work with lots of foods.  This would make a nice choice with a Burger.  Drink over the next five to eight years.

2019 Descendants Liegeois Dupont (Hedges Family Estate) Syrah Les Gosses Vineyard, USA, Washington, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$45.00USD

This is a certified organic Syrah from Washington state.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, blueberries, smoked meats, thyme and dark chocolate.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, great acidity.  Flavors of  black raspberries, blueberries, slight dark chocolate and char.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own and will work well with food.  This would work well with smoked sausage dishes.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2023 K Vintners Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard, USA, Washington, Yakima Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

Light silvery/gold with some green hues in color, clear and bright.  The nose is steely with lemon rind, slight peach and a slight floral note.  Medium to full bodied.  Lovely oily texture.  On the palate, flavors of lemons, oranges and a slight honey/waxy note.  Some heat on the finish.  This is drinking quite well now.  Stylistically, somewhere between a full on California Viognier and a Northern Rhone wine.  Drink over the next five years.  Nice on its own but better with food.  This would be very nice with Moroccan Couscous with meat or fruit.   

2022 North Coast Wine Club Chenin Blanc, USA, American White Wine, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Made from purchased grapes in northeast ohio.  Very nice wine.  Varietally correct.  Light golden in color.  The nose is clean with slight orange peel, some peach and a hint of minerality.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, this drinks easy.  Nice on its own, this will work with many foods.  A good picnic wine due to its diversity.  Drink over the next year or two.  

2012 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut, USA, Oregon, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2012
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$60.00USD

This Oregon sparkling wine is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir.  Light golden in color with a nice mousse of lot of tiny  bubbles.  The nose is nice with peaches, slight soda water, a bit of minerality and some citrus.  Medium bodied.  Crisp acidity.  On the palate, this is lively with apples and peaches.  Clean finish.  Very nice on its own, this would work with many foods.  A nice choice with Baked Salmon.  Drink over the next few years.  

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