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Snoqualmie Reserve 2003 Syrah

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2003

Avg. Rating: 89.0/100 (1 Review)
Winery: Snoqualmie Vineyards
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Syrah, Mourvèdre
Country: United States
Region: Washington: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $$$ 25.99 USD
Created by: Stephen Brown
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Winemaker Comments “Aromas of plum and blueberry mingle with herbal, smoky tones. The palate shows rich fruit with subtle oak impressions and luscious, soft tannins. A perfect wine to pair with roast duck or turkey.” -Joy Andersen, Winemaker Notes From The Vineyards Washington's long, warm and dry growing season creates ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in ripening Syrah grapes. Cooler night temperatures during the ripening season concentrate aromatics and enhance complexity. -Most of the grapes are grown in the Yakima Valley, close to Red Mountain. Vineyards receive only 6-8 inches of rainfall annually and soils are deep and sandy with low water-holding capacity. These vineyard characteristics stress the vines and ultimately yield concentrated fruit with depth and varietal expression. -To ensure optimal ripeness and maturity, grapes were harvested just as they began to shrivel. -Vineyards are hand-pruned and grapes are hand-picked for the Reserve bottling. WINE ANALYSIS Acidity: 0.55 g/100ml pH: 3.79 Alcohol: 13.25% Blend: 81.8% Syrah, 18.2% Mourvedre

Tasting Notes from Cork’d Members

Snoqualmie Reserve 2003 Syrah
(3 months ago) buddy icon oregonian 89.0/100
Drastically different from their standard syrah. MUCH less earthy, and a bit less complex. Relatively acidic, with plum and obvious cherry characteristics. SOFT tannins and a spicy finish. I'm not sure that it's worth over $20.00, but I really like this wine. Letting this one breathe makes a world of difference.

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