Bob Bullock, a rep for a number of good Washington wineries, was pouring a bunch of wines at Cellar 46 tonight, and I decided to try the three syrahs that he had open. I didn’t buy any of these wines; these are approximate retail prices:
2005 Whitman Cellars Syrah Walla Walla Valley – $30 @ Cellar 46
Rating: NR. Straightforward red fruit, and the acid was a little too tart for my palate.
2004 JLC Winery Syrah Columbia Valley – $25 @ Cellar 46
Rating: 4. Big, funky nose of fresh dirt, with hints of cherries. I could smell this wine all night. Lovely, juicy palate with easygoing tannins and bright acidity. This is an absolute steal for the price. Buy this wine wherever you can find it.
2005 Russell Creek Syrah Walla Walla Valley – $35 @ Cellar 46
Rating: 3. Lovely nose of dark fruit and hints of black pepper. On the palate, more dark fruit and the biggest tannins of the flight, closing to a chocolatey finish.
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