dark, sappy and syrupy, this jet-black, 100% syrah mixes superconcentrated raspberry compote with espresso, smoke and hints of pepper bacon. there is nothing shy here, but the wine is authoritative and splashy, a syrah that does not taste like all the other syrahs made in washington. despite alcohol levels just under 15% the wine keeps its shape and its detail, and the tannins are smooth and polished. a fine effort from winemaker bill owen.
Dineen Vineyard