The VanArnam vines in the Rattlesnake Hills offer views of Mount Adams, and they are hitting their stride in the hands of Branden Seymour, who has accumulated more than 40,000 followers on TikTok while polishing the two Platinums he’s helped the VanArnams claim in 2021. Their Syrah is a mind-bender, classic in its theme of smoked bacon, dark brambleberries, violets and thyme. There’s a slice of raspberry pie on the midpalate and even a snickerdoodle before being chased by a squirt of maraschino cherry. Award: Bellingham Northwest (gold).
Rating: Double Platinum, 96 points
Production: 150 cases
Alcohol: 13.6%
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