{"product_id":"lecole-no-41-estate-syrah-seven-hills-vineyard","title":"L'Ecole No 41 - Estate Syrah (Seven Hills Vineyard) 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker's Comments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashington State’s climate and soil are ideally suited to maximize the varietal characteristics of Syrah. Crafted from some of the earliest Walla Walla Valley Syrah plantings, this wine manifests old-world attributes of earth and spice, in combination with the new-world profile of bold, expressive fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bold, concentrated Estate Syrah exudes balance, marrying luscious fruit and savory aromas, including fresh blackberry, bacon, and lavender balanced by baking spice and black olive. The complex palate shows flavors of juicy black plum and spiced mulberry. The style is generous and silky, finishing with beautifully integrated tannins and a persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP AWARDS AND REVIEWS\u003cbr\u003e2021 Syrah, Estate Seven Hills Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eWalla Walla Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 PTS\u003cbr\u003eJamesSuckling.com, Andrii Stetsiuk - March 2024\u003cbr\u003eRich chocolate, dried chile, blackcurrant, black olive and walnut\u003cbr\u003earomas. Full-bodied with fantastic intensity and firm tannins holding\u003cbr\u003eeverything together. Better after 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93 PTS\u003cbr\u003eVinous, Eric Guido - August 2023\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Syrah Estate Seven Hills Vineyard entices with a nuanced\u003cbr\u003eblend of wild herbs, spiced citrus rinds, olives and earth tones. It’s soft\u003cbr\u003etextured and pliant, with a mineral tinge up front. Zesty acidity further\u003cbr\u003eenlivens its tart wild berry fruits. This is distinctly savory and intense.\u003cbr\u003eA primary concentration lingers along with edgy tannins as violet inner\u003cbr\u003eflorals and tart black raspberry notes fade. There is simply so much\u003cbr\u003egoing on here, yet the 2021 is still so young. The future appears to be\u003cbr\u003every bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93 PTS\u003cbr\u003eJebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck - July 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Syrah Estate Seven Hills Vineyard is slightly more expensive, and\u003cbr\u003eit brings a touch more intensity in its red, blue, and black fruits as well as\u003cbr\u003epeppery herbs, lavender, and violet-like aromas and flavors. It’s textured,\u003cbr\u003emedium to full-bodied, has velvety tannins, and a great finish. It reminds me\u003cbr\u003eslightly of a great Crozes-Hermitage and will keep for 7-8 years with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 PTS\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast, Michael Alberty - March 2024\u003cbr\u003eThe attractive one-two aromatic punch of blackberry popsicles and\u003cbr\u003ebacon fat is joined by floral notes of violets and freesia. Juicy red apple\u003cbr\u003eand pomegranate seed flavors mix it up with blackberry jam, nutmeg,\u003cbr\u003ecedar and chocolate. Elevated acidity and brawny tannins provide\u003cbr\u003eplenty of support. Try this wine with a muffuletta and any Trombone\u003cbr\u003eShorty record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 PTS\u003cbr\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits, Patrick J. Comiskey - March 2024\u003cbr\u003eA Columbia Valley classic from some of the earliest syrah vines planted\u003cbr\u003ein Walla Walla, this wine leads with savory notes of pine and mint,\u003cbr\u003etouch of ground pepper adorning black plum and dark cherry. Those\u003cbr\u003edark fruits are chased by savory elements, olives and mocha. It needs\u003cbr\u003ea year to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ecole No 41","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218689818848,"sku":"112220","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/l-ecole-no-41-estate-syrah-seven-hills-vineyard_1.jpg?v=1745941630","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/lecole-no-41-estate-syrah-seven-hills-vineyard","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}