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SHOP / 2017 Signature Syrah

Varietal

98% Syrah
2% Viognier

Appellation

Yakima Valley AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 5 to 12 Years

Vineyard

69% Grand Ciel
29% Stonetree
2% Ciel du Cheval

2017 Signature Syrah

Fresh blue fruit aromas announce the hedonism of this 2017 Signature Syrah, and are joined by enticing savory notes of lavender and violets, olive tapenade, and a hint of sweet smoke.  Cured meat, blackberry and dark plum flavors on the palate are buoyed by vibrant acidity, and a savory breath of herbs and a whisper of blood orange.  Well balanced throughout and builds in generosity with additional tastes, with supple tannin and excellent length.

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94 Points

— Wine Spectator

94 Points

Harmonious and richly detailed, with expressive raspberry, toasty, espresso and cracked pepper flavors that take on elegance and structure on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 735 cases made. – Tim Fish

November 2020

Additional Scores:

93

Vinous

92

Jeb Dunnuck

91

Wine Enthusiast

Pairing Suggestion

Lamb Sliders — Pair Syrah with grilled meats, vegetables, wild game, stews and chilis. Marbled cuts of beef (Grilled New York or Ribeye Steak) stand up to the flavors of Syrah.

Behind the Wine

2017 Signature Syrah

Nowhere on earth does the venerable Syrah grapevine feel more at home than in the arid and sun-drenched Yakima Valley of Washington State. Both the sandy loam soils and cool nights contribute to craft­ing a wine with incredible generosity of flavors and spices, qualities that elevate Syrah into an unparalleled category. We choose to co-ferment Syrah (98%) with Viognier (2%), adding another dimension of citrus and floral spices to the bouquet. Given the full character of this wine, the French oak barrels take a modest role in the background of our Signature Syrah.

Vineyards

Every detail of our Grand Ciel estate vineyard has been designed to produce the highest quality fruit from the unique climate and soil of this prestigious AVA.

Vineyards

Winemaking

Fermented 12-14 days on skin with significant (~35%) native yeast, aged 20 months in 100% French oak (35% new). Co-fermented with 2% Viognier.