Red

Calkins Lane Vineyard Syrah

Adelsheim

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

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 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.

  • 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…