Wine Details
Appelation: Columbia Valley
Blend: 100% Syrah
Cases: 1,054
Retail Price: $30
Our 2007 Columbia Valley Syrah, could easily compete in the line-up of single vineyard Syrahs that we release in the fall. This 100% Syrah comes from the Minick Vineyard, which is a 90-minute drive from the winery and outside the more prestigious Walla Walla Valley appellation. As a relatively cooler vineyard site in a warmer region, with gradual south-facing slopes, we achieve higher yields and have steadily grown our acreage to enable us to produce more wine in this bottling than the smaller vineyards in Walla Walla can produce for our single vineyard release.
This wine is known for its high natural acid, creamy mouth-feel, refined tannins and balance of fruit and earth, making it the ultimate wine for food pairing. The aromatics and flavors are marked by numerous layers - black cherry, cola, cracked pepper, Asian spices, olives, mushrooms, grilled meats, charcuterie and so on. The structure is lush without being over-ripe, and offers a streamlined burst of acidity from the tip of your tongue to the back of the mouth. This rather distinct energy in the palate forces you to think more about the crescendo of structure rather than the long finish.
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