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2008 Owen Roe Syrah Ex-Umbris Columbia Valley
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2008 Owen Roe Syrah Ex-Umbris Columbia Valley

Producer: Owen Roe
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: Washington
Region: Columbia Valley

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89 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2010

($24) Bright medium ruby. Superripe, slightly high-toned aromas of blackberry, chocolate and licorice, plus a suggestion of molasses. Sweet, lush and easygoing, with a slightly roasted character. Has just enough shape but doesn't quite equal the other 2008 Owen Roe syrahs for floral lift or definition. Finishes with firm, dusty tannins.

87 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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Syrah

While the grape is currently grown throughout the world, the most elegant Syrahs still come from the Northern Rhone valley, particularly the appellations of Côte Rôtie, Cornas, and Hermitage. Here, steep, terraced vineyards help produce full-bodied, intense, tannic wines loaded with white pepper and red fruit. In the vineyard, Syrah is largely cooperative- vines are productive, but not overly vigorous. Skins are thick, helping the grape...
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