2020 Reserve Syrah
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Vineyards
Funk Estate Vineyard, Stones Speak Estate Vineyard, Watermill Estate and Waterstone Estate Vineyard
Winemaking Notes
Partially whole cluster, partially destemmed and crushed into open top fermenters with cap punched down by hand two-three times per day. Secondary fermentation finished in barrel and puncheons.
Aging
Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 40% new French Oak
Tasting Notes
These grapes are grown in the most distinctive terroir for Syrah in the United States and arguably, the world. Our Reserve Syrah is a New World-style, which spends time in a higher percentage of new oak than our other Estate Syrahs. Hedonistic aromas of cured meat, smoked sea salt, Castelvetrano olives, umami, peppered bacon, wet stone, and sweet herb. On the palate, the texture is supple with delicious flavors of dark cherry, umami, olive, prosciutto, dark chocolate, and clove. The finish is brilliant and constantly evolving. Enjoy!
Drink 2023-2033.