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Consonance

Cairdeas

Yakima Valley · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Petite Sirah · Syrah · Counoise · Mourvèdre · Grenache · Roussanne
Country
United States
Region
Yakima Valley · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · grilled dishes · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    This wine is just under half Petite Sirah (48%), with the balance Syrah (24%), Counoise (21%) and Mourvèdre. It opens with brooding aromas of red and purple fruit, cigar box and barrel spice. The purple-fruit flavors are rich and palate coating, showing a lovely sense of balance.

  • 201391 pts

    Aromas of vanilla, coffee, cranberry, fresh herbs and licorice are out front on this Syrah (38%), Petite Sirah (38%), Mourvèdre, Grenache and Roussanne blend. The coffee flavors are tart and spritely yet full, showing a good sense of balance and an acid-driven finish.

  • 201186 pts

    This Bordeaux-style blend is bone dry and scented strongly with dried leaves, earth and herbs. The lightly-ripened fruit suggests pomegranate and rhubarb.

  • 201084 pts

    Almost equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec with the balance Merlot, it comes off as quite green and strongly herbal along with notes of green tea and cherry. It's soft in feel and quite tart.