By way of background, opening thoughts: Today we will be trying not one but three 10-year-old red varietals from Yakima Valley in Washington State. Coming courtesy of Barclay's Wine importers, the cabernet sauvignon and merlot are blended as a meritage and the syrah stands alone. The wines hail from the Empyrean label, and each is named for an astronomical constellation.
Original tasting and review : This is Empyrean Cygnus Syrah, Yakima Valley, Washington, 2002, finished at 13.8% alcohol.In the glass: Deep ruby and magenta.
On the nose: Poured cool with a brief decant and swirled vigorously, shows deep, wooded, fresh fruit. From the aroma, seems like this will be brighter and more youthful than imagined, with a lush background.
On the palate: The primary elements on the palate are in fact soft, inky and lush, with perfumed aromas sailing off the palate and melding gracefully with sandy, gentle tannins. Fades to a gentle, clean, lingering whisper finish.
In summary: Overall, rates a powerful four stars on the five-star Spirit of Wine scale.
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