The 2005 Syrah Annie Camarda delivers a more alluring perfume of meat, game, bacon, blueberry, and violets. Layered, ripe, and creamy textured, this hedonistic effort should evolve for 3-4 years and drink well through 2020.
Andrew Will, located on pastoral Vashon Island, was founded in 1989 by former sommelier Chris Camarda. His focus is on blended, Bordeaux-style wines from some of Washington’s finest vineyards. The wines are made identically, the differences among them reflective of that vineyard’s terroir. He also produces a Syrah named in honor of his late wife. Chris Camarda’s efforts with Syrah deserve serious attention. The Annie Camarda Syrah is a blend of fruit from the Champoux and Ciel du Cheval Vineyards, two of eastern Washington’s finest.
Tel. (206) 463-9227; www.andrewwill.com