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COLUMBIA VALLEY SYRAH
gourmet pairings
Chef Aaron Tekulve of
Seattle-based Surrell created
a decadent recipe featuring
octopus with smoky bacon,
fish sauce caramel, and ramp
salsa verde to pair with this
flagship Syrah.
tasting notes
A Damsel Cellars signature wine, this Syrah has a purity to its
plush texture with alluring ripe blackberry and black currant
transitioning to distinct nuances of cured meat, hints of caramel,
and black pepper. Medium-bodied with a slight Old World feel,
it also pairs beautifully with soft bleu cheeses, triple cream brie,
slow-roasted pork shoulder, and herb-encrusted lamb.
winemaker's insight
The fruit is sourced from Stillwater Creek Vineyard in Royal City.
There are two clones of Syrah blended together in this wine;
one with distinct peppery aromatics and heavy spice, and the
other with a dominating fruit-forward character. The fruit is
de-stemmed, crushed and ferments ferment for approximately
seven to 10 days. The wine will remain in 25 percent new French
oak for 14 to 16 months before bottling.
awarDs & DistinCtions
91 points–Wine Enthusiast
Top 20 Wines Under $30, Seattle Met
APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
COMPOSITION: 100% Syrah
MATURATION: Aged 16 months in 25% new French oak barrels
CELLARING: Drinks well now, but can be cellared for the next five to
seven years
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