Reviews & Ratings

2005 Waterbrook Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Winery: Waterbrook

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 91% Syrah, 5% Grenache, & 4% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 1,997

KWG Score: 91.8 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: October 13, 2007

Wine Review: This very dark purple wine opens with a spicy black pepper and licorice bouquet with hints of wood and pencil shavings. On the palate, this wine is round and has forward dusty plum and blackberry like flavors with prominent dark chocolate influences. On the finish, the wine is dry, a touch hot, acidic, and tingly as it lingers for a little while. This wine would pair nicely with meat lasagna. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: violet, leather, and blueberry aromas float in the glass, wrapping the palate wih black licorice, minerals, fig, and dark chocolate. Bold texture eases into a lovely send-off of exotic spices.

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