Amavi Syrah 2005

$24.99 -- 90 pts Wine Advocate

Purchase Amavi Syrah 2005

The 2005 Syrah was aged in 36% new French oak for 16 months. Purple-colored, it reveals a fragrant perfume of sausage, game, and blueberry. There is some light tannin to support 1-2 years of evolution and an overall elegant personality. Drink this lengthy effort over the next 7 years.
Amavi Cellars is the sister winery to the better known Pepper Bridge Winery. It shares the same winemaker, Jean-Francois Pellet, and the same estate vineyards (Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge, and Les Collines) but from different vineyard blocks. Prices are about half of those of Pepper Bridge with virtually the same level of quality but made in a more forward style. - Jay Miller, WA

Cheese Pairings: Gouda, Parmesan Reggiano

Food Pairings: BBQ ribs, grilled eggplant

Purchase Amavi Syrah 2005

Vintage: 2005

Region: Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Organic: No

Rating: 90 pts Wine Advocate

Lifespan: Drink through 2012

Grape: Syrah

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