Ray Sandidge began producing Platinum winners going back to his days at Kestrel Vintners, starting with a 2002 winner for his 2000 Yakima Valley Syrah on behalf of the late John Walker. Now firmly entrenched in the Lake Chelan Valley, Sandidge scores with this blend of Syrah (80%) and Petite Sirah that refers to a logging term back in the steam engine days. The two Rhône reds team up for a long slide of black and blue fruit. Barrel spice and caramel splash with the soft tannins and lead to the finish of black currant. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 93 points
Production: 253 cases
Alcohol: 14.7%
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