Red
Calkins Lane Vineyard Syrah
Oregon · Willamette Valley · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Oregon · Willamette Valley
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
Roasted meats · Lamb · Game meat · Aged cheeses · Barbecue
Rated vintages
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2010
Dark and fragrant, this interesting Syrah opens quickly with blue and black berries, a streak of balsamic, and suggestions of bloody meat. Off to a great start, it thins out through the finish, while remaining interesting with surprising complexity.
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2009
It might seem odd to plant Syrah in the heart of Pinot Noir country, but it's one of the mysterious charms of the Northwest, where Riesling and Cabernet can also grow successfully side by side. This wine has deep color, excellent balance, true varietal expression, and seductive…