Internationally renowned bee researcher Ron Bitner likes to refer to the wines designed for him by Greg Koenig as “my retirement plan.” This Syrah is the sixth Platinum in six years for this Sunnyslope producer, whose Plum Road estate offers a Chamber of Commerce view of the Snake River Valley. Its inviting nose gathers up blackberry, cured meats, allspice and clove components, and they flow across the palate with delicious elegance. The 2019 vintage earned a gold medal at the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Qualifying award: Sunset International (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 92 cases
Alcohol: 14.2%
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