Stevens Black Tongue Syrah, Yakima Valley, USA

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The 2008 Black Tongue Syrah displays notes of game, smoked meat, a hint of balsamic, blueberry, and lavender. Made in a lean style with a sense of elegance, it has enough structure to evolve for 3-4 years. It will be at its best from 2014 to 2023. Located in Woodinville (along with 70-80 other wineries), Tim Stevens’ first vintage was 2001 with current production at 2500 cases. The vast majority of his fruit is sourced from Yakima Valley. Tel. (425) 424-9463; www.stevenswinery.com

BlackTongue has some of the same umami-soaked character as the nearby Boushey vineyard Syrahs, with perhaps more earth, smoke, tar and licorice, and a little less funk and composty aromas. A stylistic note—this is a very dry Syrah, deep, compact, layered with black fruit flavors, cassis and very dry tannins.——P.G.(12/1/2010)—— 90