There are a half-dozen wineries that factor into the Eastern Washington University Alumni Association’s program — the Eagle Flights Wine Club. Liberty Lake vintners Mark and Sarah Lathrop should move to the top of EWU’s club rotation after their performance at the Platinum. This Syrah from the Williams family’s Ranch at the End of the Road Vineyard deserves strong consideration. An opulent barrel program rolls all along as Baker’s chocolate, blackberry, plum and bacon jam on toast are enveloped by fine-grained tannins, capped by a finish of Marionberry and mocha that keeps on going. There’s a lot to like and appreciate over the next decade. Award: Savor NW Wine Awards (gold)
Award: Platinum, 97 points
Production: 120 cases
Alcohol: 15.1%
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