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Wine Details
Price:
$28.00 per bottle
Description:
All the grapes were harvested from Winesap Road and Patina vineyards in the rocky Walla Walla River floodplain. Cooperage: 18 months in American oak. 14.9% Alcohol. 418 cases were bottled in April, 2005. Platinum Award! The Best of The Best! “The Walla Walla Valley’s only winery on the Oregon side of the border has turned out one of the Northwest’s finest Syrah’s. It opens with intense aromas of red fruit and hints of oak, followed by intense flavors of dark fruit. A racy black pepper plays throughout the rich, opulent palate. Wine Press Northwest Magazine, Winter 2005-2006.
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Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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