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Samantha Cequeira Vineyard Syrah 2013
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI've come across this Oliver single vineyard syrah a few times this year, and it impresses me again and again. Much like its namesake Samantha Rahn, Vancouver International Wine Festival sommelier of the year 2014 and the co-creater of this wine from Okanagan Crush Pad's Wine Campus program. The annual program benefits wine education scholarships through the BC Hospitality Foundation. Cracked cassis, perfumed inky violets and whiffs of tar on the nose. Medium bodied and juicy, with soft tannins fleshing out the firm, finely structured bones. Peppery black plum, black cherry, cassis, stone and fragrant dark violets through a lingering, stony and floral finish. Cool climate syrah meets warm Oliver sunshine, to an impressive result. Drinking beautifully now, but this elegant syrah will cellar for the next five years.Tasted: 06 July 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml | winery direct; private wine shops |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 856849UPC: 626990185819
