2021 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

Handpicked and hand sorted. Some whole cluster fruit along with fully destemmed fruit. Fermented in 1.5 and 2 ton open top fermenters with cap punched down by hand two-three times per day.  Secondary fermentation finished in barrel and puncheons.

Aging

Aged 17 months in French oak barrels and puncheons, 40% new French Oak

Tasting Notes

Our Reserve Syrah is a New World-style cuvée from four distinct vineyard sites located in The Rocks District. The wine bursts with exotic, savory aromas of black cherry, olive tapenade, roasted morel mushrooms, smoked sea salt, peppered bacon, petrichor, and garrigue. On the palate, the wine is savory, with briny flavors of green olive, dark cherry, umami, and cocoa that continues to grow in complexity with an exceptionally long finish. Enjoy!

Drink 2024-2041.

96 PointsPaul Gregutt
95 Points – Owen Bargreen
93 Points – Sean Sullivan, NW Wine Report
91 PointsWine Enthusiast

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