94 Points
2005 SAROS 134
The Wine Advocate - June 2008
"The 2005 Saros 134 is an unusual blend of 44% Tempranillo, 44% Malbec, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged in 40% new French oak. Opaque purple, it has an enticing nose of violets, black cherry, and blueberry. Ripe, sweet, and opulent on the palate, the wine has outstanding depth, concentration, and incipient complexity. Drink this lengthy wine from 2012 to 2025. It is a tour de force."
92 Points
2005 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wine Advocate - June 2008
"The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the Conner Lee and Klipsun vineyards, spent 21 months in 45% new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. The wine has splendid balance, a satiny texture, and expresses its varietal beautifully. Long and harmonious, this is a superb effort. "
93 Points
2005 Walla Walla Valley Syrah
Wine Spectator - June 30, 2008
"Smooth and velvety, with beautifully focused blackberry, raspberry and plum fruit that bobs and weaves through fine tannins and persists enticingly on the long, long finish. A big wine with unexpected grace, this grabs hold and doesn't let go. "
92 Points
2004 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Enthusiast- December 1, 2007
"This is pure Cabernet from older vines, and has a meaty, herbal power to it. Streaks of tar and some lively cinnamon spice add life to the fruit, which is solid and earthy. I pick up black licorice, vanilla cream, and still more interesting flavors wrapped into the tannins, which seem dusty and smoky and a bit grainy. This has some real substance to it, and shows some of the herbal side of the grape. The best so far from SYZYGY."
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