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Pomum Cellars 2005 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $34

This pure Syrah from a new Washington winery has the meaty, sappy, berry-laden richness in the nose that promises good things in the glass. The fruit is tart and true, with balanced acids and fine tannins. It has a pleasing delicacy and some lovely details of Provencal herbs and smoked meats. — P.G. (11/1/2008)

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Pomum Cellars 2007 Tinto Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $25

This is mostly Tempranillo, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comprising the rest of the blend. The nose is liquorous and the wine dark and hot—to some tasters it may seem overripe. There seems to be some residual sugar also. Flavors are sweet black cherry and light prune, along with baking spice, hints of tobacco and licorice. Though 14.3% is the listed alcohol… — P.G. (3/1/2010)

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Pomum Cellars 2007 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $32

A serviceable Syrah, with somewhat muted blueberry and huckleberry fruit, pepper and herb. Medium concentration, with more of the herbal and stem flavors coming through in the tannins. — P.G. (4/1/2011)

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Pomum Cellars 2007 Shya Red (Yakima Valley)

Price $38

A five-grape Bordeaux blend, with somewhat generic fruit flavors that show a mix of leaf and raisin characteristics. It’s smooth and supple, drinking at its best right now, with finishing highlights of peppery herb. — P.G. (4/1/2011)

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Pomum Cellars 2005 Shya Red Wine (Yakima Valley)

Price $34

This is a Cabernet-dominated Bordeaux blend from a variety of well-respected Yakima Valley vineyards. Despite a little sweatiness in the nose, the wine has some sleek, racy berry flavored fruit. It shows only moderate concentration in the midpalate, with juicy acids and firm tannins. The finish turns watery, a bit dilute, with raspberry and pale red currant notes. — P.G. (11/1/2008)

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Pomum Cellars 2008 Tinto Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $25

This is mostly Tempranillo, with smaller portions of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend. There is plenty of acidity, some subtle suggestions of blood and fresh herb, along with pale berry fruit and soft tannins. — P.G. (4/1/2011)

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Shya Red Shya Red Wine Tinto Tinto Red

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Bordeaux-style Red Blend Red Blend Syrah

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