88
points
Overbluff Cellars 2009 Siren Sémillon (Walla Walla Valley)
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$17
This is pure Sémillon, barrel fermented in new American oak, from a new, Spokane-based winery. Sémillon makes some of the best white wines in Washington, though consumer interest has been tepid. This shows the barrel influence with a rich coconut flavor, wrapped into sleek fruit flavors of white peach, green apple and a hint of cucumber.
— P.G.
(7/1/2011)
86
points
Overbluff Cellars 2008 Hip Hip Syrah (Walla Walla Valley)
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$24
Sourced from Les Collines and Spofford Station, this pure Syrah opens with classic Walla Walla flavors of compost and strawberries. It’s full in front, thin in the back, fading into a rather tight, lightly herbal, astringent finish, with an echo of vitamin pill. More bottle age may broaden it out a bit, but best to decant it.
— P.G.
(7/1/2011)