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Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrahtext
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16¼/20

Mission Hill Terroir Collection No. 23 Crosswinds Syrah 2012

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:
BC$50.00750mlwinery direct and club members
Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 497933UPC: 776545991256