Kontos Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Red

Uva

Syrah

País

United States

Região

Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley

Denominação

Walla Walla Valley

Corpo

medium

Acidez

medium

Tanino

medium

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201488 pts

  The aromas are fresh, with notes of cranberry, red currant, baking spice and Red Vines. The palate is on the lighter side of medium bodied, trailing a bit on the finish. The vineyard, one of the state's top Syrah sites, doesn't seem to stand out as much as it typically does.

• 201391 pts

  Coming from one of the state's premier Syrah vineyards, this wine starts out aromatically reserved before blossoming to reveal notes of dark raspberry, dried cranberry, woodspice, vanilla and anise. It shows the warmth of the vintage with concentrated, black-fruit flavors backed…

• 201291 pts

  Aromas of vanilla and baking spices take the lead, followed by dark fruit. The palate is all about texture, showing a creamy richness to the fruit and barrel flavors that linger. The oak plays a prominent role but it generally works.

• 201186 pts

  Despite the abv listed, this wine does not seem especially ripe. Peppery highlights carry a whiff of onion, and between the alcohol burn and the green edges, the wine has not come together. Aging in 40% new oak adds some toast, but not grip or density.