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2015 Long Shadows Sequel Syrah

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March 24, 2024 - $46

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RATINGS

95Jeb Dunnuck

...huge nose of blackberry liqueur, espresso roast, scorched earth, and dark chocolate...followed by a full-bodied, beautiful Syrah that has remarkable freshness and purity, fine tannin, and a great, great finish...stays beautifully fresh and lively on the palate.

93+ Stephen Tanzer

A real cornucopia of Syrah scents on the nose, among them dark fruits, game, smoke, nuts and iodiney minerality...conveys a refined texture and harmonious acidity to its dark fruit and mineral flavors...finishes with impressive mounting length, the tannins spreading out to dust the entire mouth.

93James Suckling

Aromas of blackberries, blueberries and black licorice follow through to the medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins and a checked, fine finish.

92The Wine Advocate

…notes of sweet cassis and black fruit that mingle with notions of rich grilled meats and toasty oak…full-bodied, deep and powerful, with a sweet core of fruit and a chewy chassis of fine-grained tannins...

90Wine Spectator

Focused and expressive, with lively raspberry, spice and licorice flavors that linger.

90Wine Enthusiast

…with aromas of bacon fat, char, orange peel and iron...boysenberry and blackberry. The fruit flavors are pitch black, with plenty of oak and meat accents that lead to a warm finish.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.