Succulent, velvety, complete.
Recently released, the 171 cases of Quails' Gate's premium Founders' Series Syrah was hand harvested and aged 17 months in large format oak. Made from clone 877, it was grown in silty loam soils.
Aromas are purple berries and plums, vanilla, white pepper, violets, coffee and dark chocolate. It has excellent structure, is robust yet elegant, with flavours to echo the nose. The tannins are chalky and it has a long bright sweet and spicy finish. Succulent and smooth, harmonious and complex.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 8th, 2023

Succulent, velvety, complete.
A limited number of bottles of this estate-grown Syrah were produced - it's one of the 25th Anniversary Edition label wines, sold only at the winery.
Syrah has a unique expression in the Okanagan, it shows its savoury side. The Boswell is equally succulent, blackberry and black plums, espresso, bittersweet chocolate and toasted spice notes lead to an intense palate with salted mocha and peppery spice flavours. It is balanced with excellent length.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 10th, 2019

Dry, classic, spicy.
The Quails' Gate version of this variety shows classic notes of lychee, exotic spices and lime, which are echoed on the palate. It's straightforward and dry, on the leaner side of this variety, with a mouthwatering finish.
Pair: Coconut curry tofu, salad rolls with sweet and spicy sauce, pork and turkey.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 10th, 2019

Dry, citrusy, clean.
The Quails' Gate version of this aromatic varietal delivers snappy notes of exotic spice and lime, tangerine, marmalade, rose oil and lychee. It's a drier style and has good weight and concentration. Clean and precise, it's dominated by expressive citrus flavours.
Pair: Coconut curry tofu, salad rolls with sweet and spicy sauce, pork and turkey.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 16th, 2020

Dry, citrusy, clean.
The Quails' Gate version of this aromatic varietal delivers snappy notes of exotic spice and lime, tangerine, marmalade, rose oil and lychee. It's a drier style and has good weight and concentration. Clean and precise, it's dominated by expressive citrus flavours.
Pair: Coconut curry tofu, salad rolls with sweet and spicy sauce, pork and turkey.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 16th, 2020