Omen Element 79 Vineyard Syrah/Viognier 2019
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Wilfred
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Vibrant ruby-purple color, the nose expresses notes of dried violets with dark cherry and apricot. medium-bodied with soft lingering tannins and a juicy, fruity finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: One of the geekiest wine dreams is making a Côte-Rôtie style wine in the New World that involves co-fermentation with a small amount of Viognier. The 2019 Omen Element 79 Vineyards Syrah-Viognier shows that vintners can do this successfully. TASTING NOTES: This wine is ripe and full of candied notes and earthiness in its aromas and flavors. Serve it with a savory lamb stew. (Tasted: October 12, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Omen wines are made with the best vineyards in mind. From their Oregon Pinot Noir to their Sierra Foothills Zinfandel, they only use the best appellation for each wine. All their wines are crafted, meaning that they are family-owned, all their vineyards are identified and they have their own winemaker – Alex Remy
All their wines are healthier as they use minimum sulfites and no additives. Also, they thrive to be transparent by having on their back label all our Nutrition facts as well as the Ingredients list. Omen wines are Sugar-free and Vegan-Friendly.
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