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AVA: Yakima Valley

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyards:

• 60% Crawford Vineyard, Prosser
• 40% McIntire Vineyard, Sunnyside

Alcohol: 15.25%

Production: 45 cases

Harvest Dates, and Brix at Harvest:

• From Crawford Vineyard - 10/26/05 - 27.5 brix, and 11/9/05 - 25.5 brix
• From McIntire Vineyard - 9/28/05 - 25.7 brix and 26.9 brix

Tasting Notes:

Brawny and ebullient, with aromas of fresh blackberries, hints of fresh ground peppercorns; a mouthfilling experience of concentrated fruit and spice, with a lingering, tangy finish.

Reviewed:

• Wine and Spirits Magazine, December 2007 - Featured Wine - 91 points
• Robert M. Parker Jr.'s Wine Advocate, August 31, 2007 - Featured Wine - 89 points
• Seattle Times, June 20, 2007 - Featured Wine