2021 Barnard Griffin Syrah, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

Tasted blind side by side with the 2020, this seemed a bit better.  Inky purple in color, shimmering bright and opaque.  The nose has black raspberries, black pepper, char and roasted meats.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  The nose is better than the palate right now but its young and that should change.  Soft texture.  Flavors of black raspberries, slight black pepper and char.  Good finish.  This is a great value.  It is nice on its own and should work well with many foods.  A nice choice for grilled meats or veggies.

2020 Barnard Griffin Syrah, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$14.00USD

Good showing for this value driven Syrah from Washington.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, clay, slight bacon fat, black pepper and spice.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is slightly drying with flavors of boysenberries and some char.  Moderate finish.  This will drink well on its own and work with many foods.  Grilled Portobellos would be a good match.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2019 Grosgrain Syrah Seven Hills Vineyard, USA, Washington, Walla Walla, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is tight but opens to show black cherries, slight black raspberries, white pepper, slight roasted meats, and spice.  Medium bodied.  Nice texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, flavors of black cherries, black raspberries, with some char.  Good finish.  This needs air or cellar time still and may improve.  Nice on its own, this will be a bit better with food to open it up.  A nice match would be Osso Bucco.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  

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.  

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