This Shiraz features New World-style ripe and jammy fruit aromas. Flavors of black cherry and white pepper are pronounced on the palate with hints of boysenberry and raspberry. The lingering finish is pleasingly supple.
VINEYARDS
Syrah from 3-5 year old vines were blended for this wine
Syrah plantings have increased dramatically in Washington state as the
varietal thrives in the region's unique growing conditions
Long, warm growing season, resulting in ideal rip...
This opaque - almost purple – wine bursts out of the glass with intense aromas of spice, blueberry, lavender and violet. Great concentration in the mid-palate carries the fruit flavors towards the long silky finish.
Dry wine. A fruitful style with aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, spice and toasty oak notes. The substantial flavors of this wine pair well with hearty pastas, stews and grilled beef or lamb.
Deep purple in color, primary aromatics suggest dark, loamy earth, roasted meats, with high floral notes. Surprisingly Northern Rhone in style, this wine references winemaker Charles Smith's inspiration for making Syrah in Washington State.
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VINTAGE- Due to a cooler than normal summer, harvest started later than normal. However, September and October provided the most perfect harvest weather I've seen in 25 years of winemaking in the Columbia Valley. The resulting wines have excelle...
The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute to the family members who have succeeded in farming the same land where the vineyard and winery now flourish. This 100% Syrah is named for the wife of Frederick Corkrum. After meeting foll...