Northwest Wine Academy graduate Greg Peiker makes the Platinum honor roll for the second straight year, and this effort with Syrah from Elephant Mountain reflects his second commercial vintage since retiring from Microsoft. A bit of savory bacon, white pepper and a restrained amount of funk disperse from the pop of boysenberry that dances on the palate. It lives up to his name for the wine, which is a Latin reference akin to “fortune favors the bold.” Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 165 cases
Alcohol: 15.3%
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