Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrah 2012

Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrahtext

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Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTasted another year along its journey this "Terroir Collection" syrah is sourced from two vineyards, one on Oliver's Black Sage Bench (69 percent) and one in Osoyoos (31 percent). Thirteen months in French oak (37 percent new) still dominates this big red, especially in the finish where it’s drying out the fruit. As before, the form and tannins are surprisingly cabernet-like, with dusty cassis, wild plum, thorns, worked leather and savoury tobacco. Tannins are dusty and lined with a medicinal, savoury, resinous tar, making more sense when you imagine the semi-desert climate conditions. Drink now, with grilled lamb, or wait another three years.Tasted: 19 November 2017Tasted by: Prices:

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Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 497933UPC: 776545991256

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Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrah 2012

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Mission Hill's Terroir Collection, this is sourced from two vineyards, one on Black Sage Bench (69 percent) and one in Osoyoos (31 percent). Thirteen months in French oak (37 percent new) sets the foundation for this syrah, appearing surprisingly cabernet-like. This shows the savoury, dusty side of syrah, reflecting the semi-desert climate environment. Dusky black cherry, potent anise, thorny cassis is scented with tobacco and lined with subtle tar. Acidity is tenuous, tannins are finely structured and sanded, providing a firm, lean framework to this medium-full red. Restraint rules here, benefitting from the winery aging this wine for you. Drinking well now (decanted), especially with grilled pork.Tasted: 24 October 2016Tasted by: Prices:

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750ml

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Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 497933UPC: 776545991256

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Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrah 2012

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFresh peppery, floral aromas with bits of tobacco, red and black fruits with sagebrush notes. The attack is dry with light tannins and a strong black plum, black cherry nose flecked with licorice, tobacco and poultry spice. A skinny style that needs a piece of lamb or pork to really shine. Drink now or through 2020.Tasted: 05 October 2016Tasted by: Prices:

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750ml

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Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 497933UPC: 776545991256

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Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrah 2012

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPeppery, meaty, vanilla, tobacco, coffee, black berry, black plum, light barnyard, sage and leather aromas. Dry, fresh, round, elegant palate with light tannins. Black plum, cherry, black licorice, tobacco, poultry spice, vanilla flavours with a bit of tobacco and game. Good finesse but a bit austere and tannic on the finish. Needs 1-3 years but good complexity. Very consistent in style and structure each year.Tasted: 26 November 2015Tasted by: Prices:

$50.00

750ml

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Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 497933UPC: 776545991256

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93/100Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrah 2014Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada