Inspiration for this blend of Syrah (75%) and Grenache by Lake Chelan winemaker Kevin Brown and his wife/chef, Holly, stems from time at a Provence farmhouse kitchen — an auberge in French. They pulled these Rhône varieties from the Wahluke Slope, where ripeness is never a problem, resulting in aromas of macerated Bing cherries and brewed coffee. They lead to hedonistic flavors of Luxardo maraschino cherries, strawberry freezer jam and rain-soaked slate, making for a wonderfully integrated blended wine. This is the Brown family’s 10th career Platinum and fourth involving work with Syrah. Qualifying award: Pacific Northwest (double gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 97 points
Production: 93 cases
Alcohol: 14.4%
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