2008 SyrahAVA: Yakima Valley Blend: 100% Syrah Vineyard: Crawford, Prosser Alcohol: 15.6% Production: 38 cases Harvest Date: 11/18/2008 Brix at Harvest: 28.0 Aging:
Tasting Notes: Brilliant, deep purple-black color; aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, field flowers and Linzer torte. Very full-bodied, intense and concentrated, with flavors of cherries, chocolate, black raspberry and orange peel, and an elusive note of tropical fruit. Balanced acidity, sweetness, and soft tannins. Winemaker Comments: The latest-ever harvest date for ANIMALE, the cool-climate, long-hang time Crawford/Prosser growing site provided, even in the cool 2008 vintage, the usual massive Syrah for which ANIMALE has come to be known. Retail: $26 Reviewed:
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