The 2007 Stained Tooth Syrah contains 5% Viognier, 5% Grenache, and 1% Counoise aged for 9 months in 33% new French oak. It offers up an expressive bouquet of wood smoke, floral notes, meat, bacon, and blueberry. Supple, ripe, and easy-going on the palate, this flavorful, lengthy effort will drink well over the next 6 years.
Dusted Valley Vintners began operations in 2003 and is based in Walla Walla.
Tel. (509) 525-1337; www.dustedvalley.com