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Wine Details
Price:
$20.00 per bottle
Description:
Excellent conditions in Walla Walla ripened this stellar example of Walla Walla Valley Syrah. Suave and rich, the fruit rises from the glass abundantly. Co-fermented with Viognier in the spirit of Côte-Rôtie, this blend respects the traditional encepagement as the white grapes bring elegance and complexity to the Syrah. Spices, orange rind, red and black berries fill the aroma and repeat the flavor, along with cocoa and vanilla. Glen Fiona's benchmarks wines are made from the Walla Walla Valley fruit, and they continue to be the winery's finest offerings in its range of appellation-based Syrah. An aged-worthy, finely structured wine, the 2001 Glen Fiona Walla Walla Valley Syrah if fully capable of reaching its peak between 2007 and 2009. If you cannot wait, it shows well now and will be a pleasant and perfect accompaniment to peppercorn steak, grilled red meat, salmon, lamb chops or hearty stews.
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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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Viognier:
The most acclaimed white wine grape from France's Rhône Valley, Viognier is a highly aromatic varietal, with a flavor profile that could include peach, apricot, nectarine, lichee, musk and flower blossom. The heady perfume of this varietal is one of its trademarks, although its flavors are sometimes problematic in matching with food. However, it does well with lobster, crab and moderately flavored fish. Use it as an apéritif as an alternative to Chardonnay. The "Rhône Rangers" in California have done an excellent job promoting this varietal.
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