Considering its long ride of success with GSM, it was no surprise to learn that this Washington state producer just south of the Snake River in Clarkston produced a Platinum for Syrah, especially when its bottling from the 2016 vintage also won a Platinum. Longtime pharmacist Rick Wasem has long-term contracts with Sagemoor’s historic Bacchus Vineyard and Willard Farms in the Yakima Valley for Syrah, and then there’s Wasem Estate. The nose of Bing cherry, vanilla, light toast and brownie mix leads to a delicious drink of cherry and dried strawberry within a juicy structure that offers ample grip. Award: San Francisco Chronicle (gold).
Rating: Platinum, 94 points
Production: 99 cases
Alcohol: 14.6%
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