Red
Adelsheim Calkins Lane Vineyard Syrah (Chehalem Mountains)
Chehalem Mountains · Willamette Valley · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Chehalem Mountains · Willamette Valley
- Appellation
- Chehalem Mountains AVA
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cordeiro assado · carne de caça · charcutaria · queijos curados
Rated vintages
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201089 pts
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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200990 pts
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…