SYRAH 18

Syrah is ranked as the world’s sixth most planted wine grape and has thrived in the Rhône Valley of France for thousands of years. Syrah is also a successful grape in Australia, South Africa, and the United States, particularly in the AVAs of Columbia Valley in Washington state and the Lodi Valley of California. The unique agroclimatic conditions of the Columbia Valley (complex mix of soils, warm summers, and cooler autumns) allow the production of Syrah wines that have the ripe fruit flavors of the new world, alongside the structure and freshness of the old world. We scored as one of the best Syrahs in the world in the past with this vineyard, so enjoy our newest Syrah, vintage 2018!

Blend: 100% Syrah
Grower/Vineyard: Kamiak Vineyards, Columbia Valley, WA

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Color: garnet with brick hues
Aroma: cedar, black currant, olives, vanilla, black pepper, hickory smoke
Palate: raspberry, dark chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak, raisins
Body: full
Finish: smooth, warm, spicy
Foods: charcuterie, beef short ribs, barbecue sauces
Cheeses: aged cheeses, Roquefort, gorgonzola, pecorino, Grana Padano, Camembert, brie