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L’Ecole No. 41 2013 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, $37
The team from the little schoolhouse west of Walla Walla made a two-day field trip on Sept. 16-17 to pick this lot from 230-acre Seven Hills Vineyard in Oregon. Four rackings over 18 months from a barrel program that included 40% new casks produced blackberry taffy, dusty minerality, black pepper and earthiness. Inside, there’s a tasty ride with dried blueberry and Marionberry flavors, backed by pomegranate acidity, tannins reminiscent of espresso grounds and a pinch of black pepper.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 1,040 cases
Alcohol: 15%
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