The Cattle King Syrah

100% Syrah from Snipes Mountain. Production: 2.5 tons per acre, native yeast, 100% whole cluster fermentation, 45 days on skins | 22 months barrel-aged on lees in 56% new French oak puncheons

Located in the Snipes Mountain AVA in the heart of the Yakima Valley. With slopes facing in all four cardinal directions and an elevation that ranges from 750 to 1300 feet, Upland is some of the oldest and most diverse soils in the state - ancient, rocky soils mostly untouched by the Missoula Floods.

Expansive. Gaining with every sip. Black fruit, cold earth, tumbled rock, black leather. Tremendous focus with a persistence like the finish that just won’t quit!

2020 - 95 Points Wine Advocate - Dense, dark and brooding, the 2020 Cattle King is firmly layered with dusty notions of spicy blackberry skin and resinous purple flowers with hints of savory herbs. Full-bodied, fresh and food-friendly, the wine features a delightful tart black cherry note across the palate with succulent acidity. Enjoy young with barbecue, or allow it to rest in the cellar until 2026. 96 JS