Winemaker: Travis Maple
Region: Yakima Valley AVA, Washington
This is 80% Syrah, 10% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre from north of Prosser in the Yakima Valley. I've been working with Travis on blends for a number of years and love the Syrah from this vineyard site. It has big dark brambly fruit (blueberry and blackberry) and a pronounced black pepper and smoke note. It smells a lot like wines from the Rhone Valley in France. The fruit is luscious and ripe, definitely new world, but the palate is more rustic with the spice, herb and roasted meat notes. Balanced and at a great point in its development this is one of the best values in our lineup.