Like earlier tastings, for casual evening sipping with fruit and cheese, I pulled this full throttle Columbia Valley Shiraz from the cellar. I've raved about this wine several times in this blog, talking about the high QPR (quality price ratio) that can occasionally be found in negociant
private label wines. Of course the challenge is that often they are
'one hit wonders' since there is no guarantee of follow up vintages of
the particular label. I've stated that this may be one of our favorite drinking wines in our cellar right now, certainly at this price point!
This one continues to not only hold its own, but may be at the apex of its drinking window at seven years of age.
Dark inky garnet colored, medium to full bodied, this full throttle Syrah reveals layers of blackberry, black currant and blueberry fruits with tones of sweet vanilla, caramel and spice with hints of black pepper on a lingering smooth tannin finish.
RM 91 points.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1742790
http://www.ninetypluscellars.com/wines/lot-101-collectors-series-syrah
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