2020 Les Collines Syrah

SMELLS LIKE: olive tapenade, black fruit, lavender, graphite

TASTES LIKE: acai berry, vanilla bean, black cardamom, allspice

MOUTHFEEL: complex and refined, lush tannins and great acidity

DRINK WITH: herb roasted chicken, barbecued spareribs, lamb

The growing season began with a mild and dry winter. An abundance of high winds and precipitations in the spring prompted a record year for local crops and early bloom in the beginning of June. We only saw a few days over 100 degrees throughout the entire summer, giving the grapes plenty of comfortable hang time all the way through early fall. We were fortunate that the smoke from the California and Oregon wildfires was only detected in one or two varietals and was not significant enough to influence our winemaking styles in any way. Overall, the season was idyllic and produced well balanced, complex wines with beautiful acidity and richness.

100% estate, sustainably farmed

Founding member of VINEA

VARIETALS: 100% Syrah

ESTATE VINEYARDS: 100% Les Collines

APPELLATION: 100% Walla Walla Valley
OAK PROGRAM: 100% French; 65% neutral, 35% new; 80% 500L puncheons
HARVEST DATES: 9/15 – 9/21/2020
FINISHED ALCOHOL: 14.5%
PRODUCTION: 446 cases

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