2018 Tenor Syrah
Tasting notes
Seductive dark fruits, charcuterie, spices and garrigue start the nose. Some plum skin, black currant and blackberry begin to escape with air, along with a chalky minerality wafting in the background. The palate is thick and plush with vibrant acidity and a gorgeous mineral streak coursing from start to finish. Hints of cracked pepper and meaty nuance carry through a long and seductive finish, with a lingering of herbs and blackberry puree.
Fermented in 60% concrete tanks, 28% oak barrels, and 12% stainless steel tanks
Aged 19 months in 500L and 600L 100% new French oak puncheons
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Alcohol | 14.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 239 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
“The 2018 Syrah is all Syrah brought up in new larger puncheons. A dense purple hue is followed by ripe, powerful notes of blueberries, scorched earths, smoked game, and flowers. It's certainly a modern styled wine, yet it has classic Syrah peppery, gamy wildness, medium to full body, terrific tannins, and a great finish. A beautiful, singular Syrah, it’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and have 15 years of longevity.”
- 94+ points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
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