Among the success stories surrounding Dr. Bob Jankelson’s two south-shore vineyards is Syrah, and this marks the eighth time in the past 12 vintages for Tsillan Cellars having achieved Platinum for a standalone bottling of the Rhône red. Such consistency is a testament to longtime vineyard manager Bal Flores, who scrutinizes the Syrah plantings in both vineyards. Red and black licorice meets cranberry-cherry compote for a velvety crescendo of leather, wet cedar and cardamom. Qualifying awards: Seattle Wine Awards (gold), Pacific Northwest (gold).
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 420 cases
Alcohol: 15.3%
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