Fausse Piste
Garde Manger Columbia Valley Syrah
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
VA is not acceptable on these levels. While I can see the structure behind this, the volatility is hard to get over. Good effort though
VA is not acceptable on these levels. While I can see the structure behind this, the volatility is hard to get over. Good effort though
1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2018Martinez had this 6 years ago
Martinez had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2018
Not ur classic Syrah but with a lots to offer. Red with purple hue, opaque in the center, dried candied black cherry on the nose, blood orange citrus, plum, Cassis, blueberry stew, dried thyme, tarragon, licorice. Violet note came on the nose when it opened up. Slightly effervescent. Med plus acidity, med to med plus tannin. Very unique Syrah from Columbia Valley.
Revisit 3 days later, it’s smoother on the palate, black pepper note and savory notes came out.
Not ur classic Syrah but with a lots to offer. Red with purple hue, opaque in the center, dried candied black cherry on the nose, blood orange citrus, plum, Cassis, blueberry stew, dried thyme, tarragon, licorice. Violet note came on the nose when it opened up. Slightly effervescent. Med plus acidity, med to med plus tannin. Very unique Syrah from Columbia Valley.
Revisit 3 days later, it’s smoother on the palate, black pepper note and savory notes came out.
Ripe, but with tons of acidity to back it up. Great food wine. Raspberries, violets, olives, herbs, balsamic.
Ripe, but with tons of acidity to back it up. Great food wine. Raspberries, violets, olives, herbs, balsamic.
Mar 26th, 2020Dark fruit but light bodied—lots of acid in a good way
Dark fruit but light bodied—lots of acid in a good way
Dec 5th, 2019
Light, bright fruit, new leather, slightly earthy, raspberry?
Light, bright fruit, new leather, slightly earthy, raspberry?
Oct 18th, 2019
You have to have this with food.
Fausse Piste translates to “wrong path” which I think is a clever name given to a winery born from chef turned vintner Jesse Skiles. Whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation, 11 months on lees in neutral French oak and minimal SO2. He prefers the term “traditional” to “natural” wine but whatever you want to call it this is clearly a wine made by someone who appreciates food. The acidity is the backbone of this Syrah. The nose is intoxicating plum and cherry. Palate is more dark fruit and some earth with acidity that carries through to a long finish. No doubt this is a fruit forward wine in the best sense of the phrase. Overall the wine is nicely balanced with silky tannins and a lush mouthfeel. It is a liquid hug that implores you to cook for it.
You have to have this with food.
Fausse Piste translates to “wrong path” which I think is a clever name given to a winery born from chef turned vintner Jesse Skiles. Whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation, 11 months on lees in neutral French oak and minimal SO2. He prefers the term “traditional” to “natural” wine but whatever you want to call it this is clearly a wine made by someone who appreciates food. The acidity is the backbone of this Syrah. The nose is intoxicating plum and cherry. Palate is more dark fruit and some earth with acidity that carries through to a long finish. No doubt this is a fruit forward wine in the best sense of the phrase. Overall the wine is nicely balanced with silky tannins and a lush mouthfeel. It is a liquid hug that implores you to cook for it.
