Orofino Scout Vineyard Syrah 2012, Similkameen Valley

Syrah Syrah
British Columbia, Canada

$28.90

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Rhys Pender, MW
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Rhys Pender, MW

Lots of toasty oak on the nose along with blackberry, blueberry, spice, meat and pepper. The palate is rich and still...

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Brad Royale
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Brad Royale

I like what Orofino is doing with all of their wines, especially their Gamay. This Scout vineyard Syrah is a good...

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Aggregate final score from judges at the 2015 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2015.

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a powerful, edgy syrah flirting with over-ripeness and volatility but also harbouring attractive almost...

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David Brodati, DipWSET
David Brodati, DipWSET

For me, new oak is a bit too prominent showing vanillin, cocoa, baking spice. There's also dark fruit and anise. The frame is built on medium plus acidity with softening tanning. There's late palate alcohol burn. Excellent length though. August 2015.

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