2019 Left Coast Estate Syrah Rotie, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2025
Score: 
85
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$55.00USD

This is a lighter style of cool climate Syrah.  It was co-fermented with 3-5% Viognier.  Ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose has macerated cherries, dry tea and dried floral notes.  Light bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, thin cherries.  Moderate finish.  This is not a style of Syrah that I particularly favor but for those looking for a lighter Syrah, this might be perfect.  It worked well with soft goat cheese.  Drink over the next year or two.  

2023 Domaine St. Laurent Pinot Noir, USA, Oregon, Rogue Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

This is an inexpensive Pinot Noir from southern Oregon.  It is lighter in style and is a tremendous value.  Light ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, rhubarb and slight cranberries.  Nice, slightly oily texture.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, tart cherries with a slight floral note.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but probably a bit better with food.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  It would make a nice pairing with grilled Salmon.  Screw capped.  

NV Domaine Bousquet Rose Sparkling Wine, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$15.00USD

Domaine Bousquet is a nice source for great values and the wines are made from organic grapes.  This is a sparkling blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay from Argentina.  Pink/orange in color, clear and bright.  A nice bead of smaller bubbles.  On the nose, aromas of cherries and apples with a touch of blood oranges.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, red apples with some chalkiness/minerality.  Long finish.  This is a tasty sparkling wine that should drink well for five years.  It is nice on its own and very food friendly, it went great with Mexican Street Corn. 

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