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2005

Syrah

Basalt Cellars

Syrah (Red)

Columbia Valley

 
 
4 out of 5 stars

Review and Rating

Appearance (look and feel in the glass)

5 out of 5 stars.

Exceptional —Purely outstanding clarity. Truly characteristic color of this particular Varietal or wine type.

Aroma (smell, nose)

5 out of 5 stars.

Exceptional —Unmistakable characteristic aromas for grape variety or wine type. Outstanding bouquet and aromas. Complexities exist and are balanced perfectly.

Taste And Mouth Feel (flavor, mouth feel, mouth impression)

3 out of 5 stars.

Good —Characteristic Grape Varietal or wine type flavor. Or the flavor is unique to that certain Varietal or wine style, but remains pleasant to drink. Good balance.

Finish (after flavors, intensity, change in flavor in absence of wine, duration of flavor, aftertaste)

3 out of 5 stars.

Good —Distinguishable finish with pleasant transition between taste and aftertaste.

Overall Impression (overall feel of wine, from glass to finish)

2 out of 5 stars.

Mediocre —This wine was drinkable but I would not be likely to recommend it to my friends or family.