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Origami Zero Sake, USA, Arkansas, Hot Springs, Sake Review
Origami Angelfish Junmai Daiginjo Sake Isbell Farms, USA, Arkansas, Hot Springs, Sake Review
Origami White Lotus Nigori Sake, USA, Arkansas, Hot Springs, Wine Review
Origami A Thousand Cranes Junmai Sake, USA, Arkansas, Sake Review
2020 Cayuse Syrah Wallah Wallah Special #14, USA, Washington, Wine Review
Bottled only in Magnum. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is classic Washington Syrah. Black raspberries, char, slight burnt rubber, slight chocolate and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Nicely balanced. On the palate, flavors of black raspberries, slight chocolate, char, black pepper and slight roasted meats. Long finish. This is complex and deep. Still young but moving along. Drink over the next ten to twenty years. It will work well with grilled or Roasted foods (not seafood).
Argyle Spirithouse 2022 Chardonnay
2016 K Vintners Syrah Motor City Kitty Oldfield-Boushey Vineyard, USA, Washington, Wine Review
This is Syrah from Washington. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, black olives, slight burnt rubber and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, there is lush black raspberry fruit with a bit of an herbal streak. Good finish. Overall, a pretty classic profile for a Washington state Syrah. This is drinking well and nearing maturity but should drink well for another eight to twelve years. It is very nice on its own and should work well with many foods. It would pair well with Indian cuisine.
2019 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Merci Reserve, USA, Oregon, Chehalem Mountains, Wine Review
Caveat, I tasted this after a few low octane Pinot Noir's, but this seemed to be bigger in style. Garnet in color with some purple hues. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, and a bit of mint. Full bodied. Light to medium tannins. Good acidity. Plenty of depth. On the palate, this has some complexity. Lush black cherries with some black raspberries. Nice finish. Tasty. This drinks well on its own and will work well with most foods. It would be nice with Grilled Salmon. Drink over the next ten years.