DYN-O-MITE SYRAH

[Jerry D Mead]

BEST BUY/COLLECTABLE
WINE OF THE WEEK
Columbia Winery 1996 "Yakima-Red Willow Vineyard" Syrah ($22) One of the best American Syrahs I've tasted. Smoky ripe plum and blackberry flavors with undertones of spice. Beautifully wooded. Perfectly balanced, totally satisfying red wine experience. It's one major mouthful of flavor without going over the top stylistically. Rating: 98/90
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