Kiona Syrah Columbia Valley 02
winery: Kiona
From the winery: "Sports a jammy, currant and fruit nose accompanied by light spice and pepper with a rich smooth finish. This full bodied, fruit-loaded Syrah is produced from Kiona's reputable vineyards on Red Mountain. The grapes were harvested at their prime in late September, fermented in small lots and barrel aged for 24 months. The final blend was bottled in June of 2003 and sports a mineral, currant and fruit nose accompanied by light spice and pepper with a rich smooth finish."
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This full bodied, fruit-loaded syrah is produced from Kiona's reputable vineyards on Red Mountain. The grapes were harvested at their prime in late September, fermented in small lots and barrel aged for 24 months. The final blend was bottled in September of 2001 and sports a mineral, currant and fruit nose accompanied by light spice and pepper with a rich smooth finish.
What others say:
The Wine Iconoclast
"Big luscious fruit-bomb of a nose, with a hint of the woods and spice. Hot spiciness on the palate embraces deep opulent flavors, with an edge of tar, earth and tannins. Lots going on here."
"AMERICAN EXAMPLE OF GREATNESS" Jefferson Food & Wine Classic, Virginia
SYRAH, 1998, YAKIMA VALLEY
GOLD, Taster's Guild International, Grand Rapids, MI
SILVER, West Coast Wine Competition, Santa Rosa, CA
SILVER, San Francisco International Wine Competition, CA
SILVER, Dallas Morning News National Wine Competition, TX
SILVER, Seattle Northwest Enological Wine Festival, WA
SILVER, West Coast Wine Competition Santa Rosa, CA
Certificate of American Merit, Jefferson Cup Invitational
