Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series Syrah 2008

Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
Natalie's Score: 91/100
Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 663138
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $34.99
Alcohol: 14.1%
Drink: 2012-2017
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Agent: Renaissance Wine Merchants
More Vintages: 2009  2007 

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Tasting note:

Seductive nose with mouth-watering acidity that makes it great with a wide range of dishes. Luscious and smooth and full-bodied. This wine was aged for 18 months in French oak. Food matches: BBQ lamb, beef brisket, pork tenderloin, lamb ragout with orecchiette.

Reviewed January 3, 2012 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Our Syrah comes from both our vineyards in Oliver; Tinhorn Creek (Golden Mile
Bench) and Diamondback (Black Sage Bench). One third of the 2008 Syrah was
fermented in open top fermenters and the remaining two thirds in small stainless
steel tanks. It was aged for 19 months in new to 2 year old French oak. It was then
blended together before bottling after which it spent approximately 18 months
bottle aging.

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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