Wine ReviewSyrah2009
I read an email saying it is National Syrah Day. How did I miss this? I looked through …
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A.J. Weinzettel· Wine journalist & podcaster
Vintage: 2009SyrahRidgecrestWillamette Valley, Oregon
Tasting Notes
I read an email saying it is National Syrah Day. How did I miss this? I looked through my bottles, and the Syrah I have are bottles I want to hold onto longer. So, what did I do? I opened a bottle from Andrew Rich. Some of the bottles of Syrah I have are from Andrew Rich from the 2009 vintage. I am not ready to open these bottles at all.
I have only had Andrew Rich’s Syrah, and opening a Pinot bottle from the Ridgecrest Vineyard on Ribbon Ridge sounded like a great alternative. The 2018 Andrew Rich Ridgecrest Pinot immediately caught my attention on entry with funky pleasantness causing my toes to curl. The 30+ year old vines on Ridgecrest are undoubtedly stunning!
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A.J. Weinzettel
Wine journalist and podcaster dedicated to discovering the hidden gems of Oregon wine country. Every week, A.J. brings you inside the Willamette Valley — winemaker interviews, tasting notes, and stories you won't find anywhere else.
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