Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden
20 Applegate Valley Syrah
Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
My wife commented that this had too much color and heft, given its age.
Deep, vibrant purple. Intense plummy fruit bouyed w warm toasted aromas that conjure vanilla, cumin, toasted oak. Dense, fleshy, long, with resolved tannins that still offer plenty of structure and elegant acidity. Among the best domestic, 'natural' wines I've had.
My wife commented that this had too much color and heft, given its age.
Deep, vibrant purple. Intense plummy fruit bouyed w warm toasted aromas that conjure vanilla, cumin, toasted oak. Dense, fleshy, long, with resolved tannins that still offer plenty of structure and elegant acidity. Among the best domestic, 'natural' wines I've had.
This is pretty good. Lots of acidity and complexity but finishing a touch syrupy sweet.
This is pretty good. Lots of acidity and complexity but finishing a touch syrupy sweet.
Dec 6th, 2016
I enjoyed this, and would be curious to hear thoughts from others with more experience of OR Syrah on what's going on there. I get more blue than red fruits, some meat, acidity, and medium plus tannins that could use a little time to integrate, but are pleasant now. There's a hint of savory olive/herb that I can't quite identify that may be perfect with the right food.
I enjoyed this, and would be curious to hear thoughts from others with more experience of OR Syrah on what's going on there. I get more blue than red fruits, some meat, acidity, and medium plus tannins that could use a little time to integrate, but are pleasant now. There's a hint of savory olive/herb that I can't quite identify that may be perfect with the right food.
Nov 5th, 2016
Crunchy, firm, energetic. Focused and pure. Red and blue fruits. Ripe tannic spine, spice, acid. Delicious
Crunchy, firm, energetic. Focused and pure. Red and blue fruits. Ripe tannic spine, spice, acid. Delicious
Apr 21st, 2016
Syrah 20, 2012. Super funky, but paired well with roast lamb.
Syrah 20, 2012. Super funky, but paired well with roast lamb.
Sep 10th, 2016Beautiful roundness and balance. Brambles and summer fruit. Not overly tannic.
Beautiful roundness and balance. Brambles and summer fruit. Not overly tannic.
Jul 25th, 2016