The Deal Syrah

100% Syrah from Wahluke Slope Production: 2.9 tons per acre, native yeast, 100% whole cluster fermentation, 45 days on skins | 31% new French oak puncheons, 22 months barrel-aged on lees

Sundance Vineyard (100%) “One of the oldest vineyards on the Wahluke Slope, planted in 1997. The site is topsoil over gravel, sand and broken down basalt with more caliche than other sites in the Wahluke. The vineyard, because of its aspect, is also a later ripening site allowing for great concentration.”

I am in awe. Where do I start? I am completely fascinated by this wine. It punches way above its weight class. It starts with crushed volcanic rock, black raspberry, mint and fresh ground espresso, then continues on, asking you to explore its complexity with forest floor, black cherry, cedar box, dark soy and crushed fresh grain. This is wonderful. This is grand. This is perfection in a glass!