One of the Northwest’s premier plantings of Rhône varieties helped set the table for John Bigelow’s expression with Syrah, which includes co-fermentation with Viognier (3%). Classic aromas of saddle leather, braised beef, black pepper, tobacco and oregano transition to a fruit-focused and full-bodied drink of plummy black fruits, backed by bittersweet chocolaty tannins, more peppercorns and sweet spice notes. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 93 points
Production: 414 cases
Alcohol: 14.8%
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