Today's Wine Review
2017 Amavi Cellars Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Les Collines"
Winery: Amavi Cellars
Vintage: 2017
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Les Collines"
Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Grape blend: 100% Syrah
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Walla Walla Valley
State or country: WA
Price: $44
Cases produced: 401
KWG Score: 93 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)
Review date: October 26, 2020
Wine Review: This very dark garnet colored Syrah from Washington state opens with a black plum, black tea and moist pipe tobacco bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and savory with plus acidity. The flavor profile is similar to the nose with flavors of black plum and oolong tea with notes of bacon and black licorice. I also detected hints of black cherry, black pepper and sage. The finish is dry and its flavors and gentle tannins drift away nicely. This is a very food friendly Syrah that would pair well with filet mignon. Enjoy – Ken
Winemaker Notes: Smells Like: Violet, fresh rain, vanilla, freshly baked blackberry cobbler
Tastes Like: black mission fig, ripe blueberry, cured meat, baking spice
Mouthfeel: smooth, integrated tannins, elegant and feminine structure
Drink With: beef Bolognese, grilled pork tenderloin, root vegetables, gouda
Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Amavi 2017 Les Collines Syrah.
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