Classic Syrah, the 2016 Walla Walla Syrah opens with a tight core of blackberry, redcurrant, dusty plum and crème de cassis aromas, with complex and subtle nuances of smoked meat, dusty black peppercorn and violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is structured and precise, with a rocky tension on the mid-palate. The wine is clean and expressive, finishing long and contemplative with hints of violets and leather on the aftertaste. Only 1,070 cases made.