What follows is an excerpt for the 2008 Walla Walla Holiday Barrel Tasting Report. Read the full report here.
Amavi’s name comes from a combination of the Latin root words, “am” (love) and “vi” (life). Sharing a winemaker and vineyards with Pepper Bridge Winery, Amavi produces excellent red wines at reasonable prices. All wines sampled at 69 degrees.
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Semillon Columbia Valley 2007 |
Orange peel, mineral, and a light smoky component. A very pleasing, enjoyable wine. All stainless steel fermentation. 100% Semillon. 13.95% alcohol. 576 cases produced.
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$20 |
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Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley 2006 |
White pepper, tobacco, and baking spices on an expressive nose. A gorgeous wine with a big, plush taste and beautifully smooth tannins. 14.1% alcohol. 3,941 cases produced.
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$28 |
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Syrah Walla Walla Valley 2006 |
A gripping, gamey wine with lots of berry up front and a dark fruit core. A very long finish with pipe tobacco. 14.1% alcohol. 1,422 cases produced.
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$28 |
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Syrah Les Collines Vineyard 2007 |
A gigantic syrah with bacon fat, berry, and gamey aromas. A chewy, multiple swallow wine with cured meat on the taste. Give 3 plus years or extended decanting upon release.
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** |
Syrah Les Collines Vineyard 2006 |
Packed with intensity on the nose with grilled meat and berry. More refined on the taste than the 2007 vintage. Overall, an intense wine that is loaded with power.
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NA |
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Late Harvest Semillon 2008 |
Super sweet, thick dessert wine. Nose has a slightly sherried smell to it. |
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