Columbia Winery South Chapel Block Red Willow Vineyard Syrah, Yakima Valley, USA

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This newest version of the vineyard’s signature block of Syrah has more forward, sweet fruit than any before; and it also brings pretty chocolate-wrapped tannins into the picture. Despite the riper, sweeter blackberry flavors, this vineyard still brings the acidic underpinnings that give the tannins a puckery tartness.——P.G.(9/1/2009)—— 88

Tightly wound, layered and lightly herbal, with nuanced flavors that show as much stone and earth as fruit. The balance is excellent and the tannins are proportionate, but don’t look for the high octane, sappy fruit that comes with most Washington Syrah. This is almost steely, with tart wild berry flavors and an earthy base.——P.G.(8/1/2009)—— 88

Red Willow Vineyard owner Mike Sauer and Columbia winemaker David Lake pioneered Syrah in Washington state. This is Columbia’s best. Young, tightly woven, with spice and leather and a gamy edge to it, it has the necessary raw materials, but needs more time.——P.G.(12/31/2003)—— 89