Cab Syrah Syrah
Lonely little Amavi 2007 Cabernet, don’t be intimidated by those two 2006 Syrahs.
I know, it can be scary being the odd wine out. You don’t get any of their inside jokes, you weren’t around for any of their back-in-the-vineyard stories, and you’re all too aware of the differences between you. They’re subtly earthy with aromas of violets; your nose leans more toward blackberries, dusty rose petals, and hints of cedar. Their mixed berry and cream of cassis flavors show a touch of minerality, while yours mingle dark fruits, wild berries, and hints of herb and spice. They’re even a year older, so they’ve been around long enough to score 90 from Wine Spectator while you haven’t even been reviewed yet.
But when you’re feeling left out, just remember everything you have in common. You’re all produced by Amavi Winery, the Walla Walla outfit dubbed a Top 100 Winery by Wine & Spirits and “clearly one of Walla Walla’s value superstars” by influential critic Paul Gregutt. Amavi’s estate-vineyard reds have been consistently praised for complexity far beyond anything in their price range. All three of you display the uncommon balance and intensity characteristic of the superlative 2006 and 2007 growing seasons in the Walla Walla Valley. And like the wines made by Amavi’s sister winery Pepper Bridge, you’re all pretty much sure-fire hits with the Wine.Woot audience.
So there’s no reason to feel timid about making friends with the Amavi Syrah twins. Just go on up to them and make conversation and you’ll be surprised how much you have in common. In no time, it’ll feel like you guys belong together in a bundle on an Internet wine store or something.
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon:
- Varietal(s): 81% Cabernet Sauvignon. 12% Merlot, 5% Syrah 2% Cabernet Franc
- Vineyard(s): 42% Seven Hills, 32% Pepper Bridge 14% Les Collines, 12% Lefore
- Appelation: Walla Walla Valley
- Oak Program: 55% French, 30% American, 15% Hungarian 40% New, 60% Used
- Time in Barrels: 16 Months
- Harvest Date(s): September 13 – October 16, 2007
- Finished Alcohol: 14.1% by volume
- Total Production: 5,974 12/750 ml. cases
- Bottling Date: Jauary 19 – 22, 2009
- Release Date: May 1, 2009
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