With a deep, inky colour and inviting aromas of damson, purple plum and hints of seared steak, black pepper, cream and oak, this is so irresistible that taking a sip is inevitable. In the mouth, it's succulent, ripe and savoury, with lovely, supple-textured tannins and superb balance. This is excellent! Made from grapes grown in Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Snipes Mountain and Columbia Valley. Aged 15 months in a mixture of new and seasoned oak barrels, of which around 80% were French.
Columbia Valley Syrah
Chateau Ste Michelle
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Winemaking
Ripe grapes were picked during the warmth of the day to start fermentation quickly, then de-stemmed and fermented for 7-8 days. A combination of maceration techniques were used to bring out Syrah’s lush, concentrated character and to minimise harsh tannins: Approximately 80% of the wine was made using the ‘pump over’ technique to extract colour, aromas and flavours and the remaining 20% was made by ‘delestage’ (rack and return), a process in which the wine is completely pumped out of the tank, then quickly pumped back over the cap to completely submerge it. These gentle extraction techniques are ideal for keeping the soft Syrah berries intact. The wine was then aged in oak for 18 months.
Our Expert Food Recommendation
Try with hearty beef dishes, grilled salmon and strongly flavoured cheeses.
Customer Reviews
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Lovely Syrah
Velvet tannins, dark berry fruit, savoury hints and a touch of oak but all seamlessly integrated - drinking so well right now - a classic dark beauty!
Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryU.S.A.
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RegionWashington
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUA8870119
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Alcohol %13.5%
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GrapeSyrah-Shiraz
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes