Syrah - 2022

88 Points
Wine Enthusiast 2024

Made with fruit from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills, this Syrah opens with tart pomegranate and strawberry aromas, along with burst of lemon peel and damp cedar bark. Modest acidity and plush tannins back a rich, sweet dark chocolate-covered strawberry flavor.

tasting notes

• dark chocolate covered strawberry • black plum • plush tannins • pomegranate

pairs nicely with life®

grilled burger • portabella • chicken osso buco • pappardelle ragù • gouda cheese

ava

horse heaven hills, WA

cooperage

aged in medium-toast French oak barrels for 11 months

production 143 cases+ 5 bottles

Winemaker's Notes

As I reflect on numerous vintages of Syrah that I have made over the years, this must be one of the most layered and complex Syrahs that I have been able to produce. The concentration and depth of flavor showing through in this vintage is astounding and I think that this wine will only continue to pick up momentum as it ages. A beautifully rounded wine with soft plum, butter, and Vanilla. Syrah tends to pick up more black pepper notes in cool climate growing regions as well. This wine is delicately balanced, not only in terms of acidity, but also shows wonderful complexity with contrast of aromatics and flavors encompassing fruity, floral, gamey and earthy tones.