Dominio IV 2009 Old Man Looking East Estate Syrah (Columbia Gorge (OR))

Country: US / Old Man Looking East Estate
Variety: Syrah Oregon
Winery: Dominio IV / Columbia Gorge (OR)

Though just five years old, this wine seems advanced, with notes of pencil box, leather, dried orange peel, mesquite and brown spices. There’s still plenty of juicy acid to be had that provides interest with some grit to the tannins.