Wine Enthusiast, May 2007
2004 Syrah:
Tight and dense, this is a full-flavored, smoky and rich version of Syrah, with flavors that seem a bit cooked. The fruit is smooth, mature and showing a mix of berry, currant and plum flavors. Forward and softer than the reserve, it’s a wine for near-term drinking.
Wine Enthusiast, May 2007
2004 Syrah:
The fruit is tight, citrusy, and slowly expands into a lovely, smooth expression of Syrah that seems to envelope the back palate with flavors of licorice, cotton candy, mint and bright berry. Intriguing and quite definitely cellar worthy.
Wine Enthusiast, November 2006
2003 Syrah:
It's a dazzling display of elegant power, offering polished red fruits with overtones of peach, pear, apricot and candied orange. Finishes with a well-defined tannic edge nuanced with ash and smoke.
Bellingham Herald, May 2006
2003 Syrah:
The 2003 vintage, which is just starting to hit the shelves, is mind-boggling, with an incredible nose of violets with smoky undertones and lush flavors of blackberry, plum and cassis.
Compass Wines, Spring 2006
2003 Syrah:
This is the third vintage of Syrah from him, and they just keep getting better and better. Big and ripe, like most 2003s, this one also has backbone and structure for some mid term aging. Worth double what he charges for it.
Seattle Magazine, December 2004
2003 Syrah:
Co-fermented with 5 percent Viognier, this deep garnet Syrah has scents of honeysuckle and smoke. Raspberry, blueberry and coffee flavors linger in the silky finish.
Bellingham Herald, June 2004
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon:
The Syrah: a beautifully balanced wine with just the right amounts of dark cherry fruit, spice and a delicate smoky, earthy quality... The Cabernet Savignon: Blueberry aromas lead to red currant and cherry flavors with a serious layer of chocolate an mocha on the finish. This is one wine that commands your attention.
Wines Northwest, March 2010
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A wine of the Week! This wine leans toward the elegant side with a light aroma of vanilla, floral perfume and cherry/berry. The palate offers similar flavors with notes of citrus and dark chocolate as well.