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299 "IN THE ROCKS" SYRAH gourmet pairings Chef Wolfgang Puck's rack of lamb with eggplant puree and harissa aioli. tasting notes Incredibly dark and almost opaque in appearnance, this Syrah/ Viognier co-ferment has a floral bouquet of peach, apricot, and black tea that gives way to Asian five-spice, soy sauce, mushrooms, and slowly braised wagyu beef. It's extremely rich and concentrated. winemaker's insight Winemaker and vineyard manager Matt Reynvaan, ensures that vines are farmed organically, with no herbicides or pesticides. Using only native yeasts from their grapes each year, he lets the fruit ferment in open tanks, then ages it exclusively in French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months. The consistent result has been elegant, intense, and expressive wines that represent each of the distinct terroirs. awarDs & DistinCtions 97 points – Wine Spectator Magazine. #13 in the world – Wine Spectator Magazine APPELLATION: Walla Walla Valley COMPOSITION: 95% Syrah, co-fermented with 5% Viognier MATURATION: Aged 18 to 24 months in oak barrels. CELLARING: May be cellared for 20 years or longer TECHNICAL DATA Visit our website by scanning image on left LEARN MORE

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