Melanie Krause’s winemaking has helped critics and consumers learn that Rhône varieties — red and white — thrive in the high-and-dry terroir of the Snake River Valley. Her blending of Syrah from arid Sawtooth Vineyard and Sunnyslope site Williamson Vineyard serves as another delicious reminder. Layers of ripe cherry and Craisin include herbal tones, cured meat and baking spices, which are wrapped within smooth tannins and a long finish of spicy cherry. Suggested pairings include pork loin with cooked blackberries and thyme or cumin-spiced leg of lamb with a pomegranate chutney. Qualifying awards: Idaho Wine Competition (best of class/double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 90 points
Production: 783 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
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