The thoughtful approach to this Syrah gathers up fruit from three vineyards a fair distance apart — historic Portteus in the Rattlesnake Hills, Minnick Hills in the Walla Walla Valley and Firethorn, an Echo, Ore., site first planted by retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe. This takes on a profile of a cooler-site Syrah with its purple fruit, subtle spice blend led by black pepper, leather and tobacco. There’s delicious elegance to its juicy finish of pomegranate and blueberry. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 250 cases
Alcohol: 14.2%
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