This outstanding Syrah was sourced from the famed SJR vineyard. The wine has utilized 100% whole cluster fermentation. The Syrah wine opens with a bouquet of umami, seaweed, black cherry, crushed mint and smoked short rib. The nose is simply intoxicating. This leads to rich flavors of black cherry, boysenberry liquor, manure, black tea, umami and suggestions of alllspice. The finish is extremely long and precise, as the wine rounds out beautifully. This wine is massive yet elegant, showing incredible tension, mouth feel and viscosity. Hats off to winemaker Billo Naravane. (Best 2017-2027) - June, 2017 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: June, 2017
- Producer: Rasa Vineyards
- Vintage: 2013
- Drinking Window: 2017-2027
- Estimated Value: $95
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Walla Walla Valley
- Importer: N/A