2006
Reserve Syrah
Our first ever Reserve Syrah comes from two of our favorite
vineyards—Stillwater Creek and Dineen family vineyard.
Opaque purple-colored, this wine delivers an expressive bouquet of espresso, blackberry, blueberry, and licorice. Full-bodied and voluptuous on the palate, with layers of spicy blue and black fruits. This wine is beautifully integrated with enough well-concealed tannin to keep this wine evolving for a decade. The finish lingers for a long time completing the experience of a totally hedonistic Syrah!
| Harvest Date: | October 2006 |
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| Barrel Aging: | 17 months |
| Barrel Type: | French Oak (80% new) |
| Alcohol: | 14.9% |
| Varietal: | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation: | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard: | 80% Stillwater Creek, 20% Dineen Family |
| Production: | 145 cases produced |
| Release Date: | November 2008 |
| Suggested Retail: | $40 |
Stephan Tanzer ~ 90 points "Deep, bright ruby-purple color. Black fruits, smoked meat and bacon fat on the nose; this could only be syrah. Very sweet and lush in the mouth, with lovely breadth and concentration to the flavors of black fruits, smoke and cigar box. A saline nuance contributes to the lush texture of this big boy. Finishes broad and long, with lush tannins and strong spice character. The fruit was destemmed, but the fermentation was done with mostly whole berries."
