Red

Amavi Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Amavi

Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley (WA)
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · carnes grelhadas · queijos curados · churrasco · cozinha mediterrânea · pratos com especiarias

Rated vintages

  • 201389 pts

    Les Collines and Stone Valley fruit make up 75% of this wine with the rest coming from Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge and Summit View. It offers generous aromas of blueberry puree, dried herbs, red fruit, woodspice, dried flowers and mineral. The flavors bring the same but are more…

  • 201191 pts

    Half was whole-cluster fermented, yielding dense scents and flavors with black olive, herb and a touch of mocha. Cranberry, raspberry and cherry fruit flavors are smooth and detailed, and the tannins firm and polished.

  • 201090 pts

    Though the wine saw less than 10% new oak, it carries a rich, smoky note of espresso from first whiff to last swallow. It's dusty and dense, with fragrances of baking spice and incense. The flavors bring accents of citrus rind, orange peel and white pepper, showing lovely balanc…

  • 200991 pts

    Fragrant with pretty berry scents, this compact wine rewards some hours of breathing time. The tangy fruit is complemented by streaks of herb, mineral and citrus peel, all woven together into a gently fading finish that adds a lick of dark chocolate.