2017 Cristom Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Estate Syrah

13.5% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.63, $50. Produced from only 1.24 acres in extremely limited quantities. This wine has a cult following. 31% whole clusters, native yeast fermentation, full malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged 19 months in French oak barrels, 36% new. Fined with egg whites and unfiltered. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, sassafras, spice, fertile earth and botanical elements. Mid weight plus in concentration, offering an array of purple and black berry fruit flavors with a bit of tobacco oak chiming in. The suede tannins make for easy approachability and there is noticeable density and length on the boysenberry-led finish. Score: 93. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Cristom Vineyards
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