Happy Saturday! It's been a half relaxing, but busy day, with shopping, errands and then a trip to the gym, and now I am making dinner before heading out to a new event in town that a friend of mine is putting on. At least there is wine! Tonight, I've opened a bottle of 2020 Forgeron Cellars Syrah. This wine is composed of Syrah (94%) co-fermented with Viognier (6%) from the Boushey Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA of Washington. Let's see how this wine is shaping up!
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The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, perhaps somewhat heavier than you might expect from a Syrah. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of plum, blackberry, black cherry and peppery spice with floral undertones of violet. The first sip is a rush of wild flavors, black cherry and plum up front, intermingled with toffee, cocoa powder and oak, before heading back to some black pepper spice at the finish. The tannins are velvety smooth, making a fine foundation for the long, smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a very pleasant drinking Syrah and certainly not priced out of the range of most consumers. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from braised short ribs to rack of lamb, pork tenderloin to mushroom risotto. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with some crispy skin salmon, mushroom pasta and asparagus with hollandaise. Cheers!
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