Syrah
Chelan
Hard Row to Hoe, manson $78.00
“Expect generous dark fruit flavors intertwined with intriguing savory notes of smoked meat and tobacco. As it evolves in the glass, you'll discover richly perfumed dark fruit nuances that make each sip a new adventure. “
Nefarious Cellars “Defiance” $74.00
“ Aromas of herbs, crushed flowers, peppery spice and dark fruit are followed by sweet cherry flavors that taper toward the finish. The volatiles are just in check.
Nefarious Cellars “Rocky Mother” $88.00
“This is a serious wine; intense, deep and brooding. Its signature combination is dark red fruit tucked into a package with the earthy, meatiness of a vineyard right on the edge.”
succession winery, manson
$82.00
“The wine's black-cherry and icy grape Popsicle aromas are quite refreshing. A dusty note that reminds me of chalkboard erasers that haven't been cleaned in a while hovers in the background. While the wine's tannins are soft and silky, tart red-huckleberry, black-tea and toasted cacao-nib flavors surf a wave of nice acidity. — Michael Alberty”
Fielding Hills $78.00
“Baking spice, vanilla and abundant coffee aromas lead to rich but well-balanced red and black fruit flavors. It brings plenty of appeal along with lots of hang time on the finish.”
Rocky Pond “Double D” $84.00
“Dark red in color with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and boysenberry as well as some milk chocolate. The palate is lush and soft with flavors of cherry, blueberry, and vanilla”
Cairdeas Winery, “Concrete” $78.00
“lush flavors of raspberry up front and layers of earth and spice on the finish. Without ever seeing the inside of an oak barrel”
Alta Cellars $80.00
“Round and well-structured, the aromas fascinate with notes of ripe blackberry and smoked plum, lavender, and leather. Earthy undertones accompany herbaceous flavors, resulting in a balanced fullness that is as vibrant as it is graceful.”
Benson Vineyards $68.00
“Dark, rich and polished with a vibrant aromatic nose and elegant finish. … full bodied and well balanced with a variety of hearty berries, black currents and smoky black pepper and fig flavors.“
Mellisoni Vineyards $105.00
“Opaque, dark and velvety smooth with a beautiful complexity of blackberry, boysenberry, cherries rolled in cocoa powder and hints of dried herbs and sweet tobacco leaf. Absolutely luscious!”
Vin du Lac, Chelan $56.00
“features dark cherry and vanilla on the nose, balanced tannins, dark fruit and tobacco on the palate, and has a medium earthy finish.”
Washington
Five Star Cellars, Walla Walla $78.00
“Very deep violet in color; it is electric. Aromas of rose petal and clove followed by cinnamon and licorice. Flavors of blackberry and huckleberry with bright acid and a very balanced mid-palate. The finish is bold and aggressive.
Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley $46.00
“A classic Washington State Syrah with aromas of coffee bean, smoked meat and dark fruit gaining focus on the palate. Wild blackberry, dark plum and savory notes of olive and black pepper are woven throughout, with refined tannins adding dimension across a long, flavorful finish.”
Watermill “Hallowed Stones” Milton Freewater $70.00
“This classic Rocks District Syrah jumps out of the glass with blueberry jam, prosciutto, mushrooms, lilac, and acacia. The cured meat notes linger on the rich and full palate alongside deep dark fruit, finishing with noticeable but gentle tannins.”
North by Northwest, Walla Walla $82.00
“This is deep, dark and diverse from every aspect. Starting off with a vibrant dark violet color, the nose explodes with blackberry, black currant, toffee and nutmeg. Rich flavors of tobacco leaf and blackberries dominate the palate with elegant edges of plum, violets and cedar. “
Long Shadows “Sequel”, Walla Walla $94.00
“Deep and inky in color, … aromas and flavors of fresh blueberry, violet and a hint of cassis. Black olive tapenade and savory spice persist across the mid-palate. Multi-layered and well structured, the wine’s refined texture and enticing viscosity lead to long, impressive finish.”
Va piano, walla walla $95.00
“…boasts a nose of fresh berries and crushed black pepper. The mid-palate is medium weight, with a vibrant fresh fruit profile. This wine lingers through a long lasting finish, leaving a mouthfeel of fresh eucalyptus.”
Garrison Creek, Walla Walla $140.00
“Plums, black pepper and smoky, toasted oak aromas on the nose; a soft, full middle body is followed by full, lingering finish.”