Blended with 18% Grenache and 2% Mourvèdre, the 2019 Syrah Columbia Valley offers a dark-fruit frame with a floral lift. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is firm and focused with a delightful mineral tension and succulent acidity that gives way to fine-grained tannins over the mid-palate. The Syrah concludes with elements of graham cracker and blackberry skin over the delightful and spicy finish. Give it a try.

The 2017 Syrah Columbia Valley is blended with 21% Grenache and 2% Mourvedre and begins with classic, straightforward Syrah aromas of blackberry, dark plum and soft black spices on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is balanced but leaves me wanting more complexity across the mid-palate and ends with an uncomplicated finish. 3,100 cases produced.

Superbly executed, setting its ripe berry fruit flavors in a tart, citrusy framework. Deep and persistent, it hints at a subtle subtext of composted earth, but shows no trace of excess from its 15% alcohol. ——P.G.(11/1/2011)—— 91