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LOVE THAT RED Winery 2016 Deadheat Syrah, Columbia Valley, $36
This full-bodied entry by Woodinville’s Terry Wells – with a pedigree of Ciel du Cheval on Red Mountain, Clifton Hill on the Wahluke Slope and Elephant Mountain Vineyard near the top of the Rattlesnake Hills – comes out of the chute with an inkiness that’s beautiful to look at in the glass. The high color saturation suggests a big full-bodied wine and it does not disappoint. Black cherry, elderberry and blueberry compote and a hint of vanilla comprise the aromas and that also carry to the flavors, where they are joined with blackberry jam to make a full rich midpalate with soft tannins and a lengthy bold finish. The weight on the palate is equal to the weight of the bottle, and its run to acclaim began with a gold medal at last year’s Cascadia.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 300 cases
Alcohol: 14.8%
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Jan-Marie Robertson
May 8, 2020 at 7:50 pm
Hi Gentlemen!
I am Terry’s Mom, Jan-Marie! Thank you for recognizing his talents! Wine is his passion and he loves making people happy and does it with his beautiful wines! He’s a wonderful son, husband and father and I am very blessed to be able to have him as a son! People always say “You must be so proud of him?” I am, but it’s more about him being happy doing something in life he loves, and HE LOVES making great wine and sharing it with others!