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AVA: Columbia Valley

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyards:

• 50% Gilbert Vineyard, Mattawa
• 50% Crawford Vineyard, Prosser

Alcohol: 15.3%

Production: 42 cases

Harvest Dates and Brix at Harvest:

• From Gilbert Vineyard - 10/06/07 - 25.7 brix
• From Crawford Vineyard - 10/28/07 - 27.8 brix

Notes:

The ANIMALE Syrah is usually the heftiest of the lineup of wines, and this vintage is no exception. A blend of Syrah from both a cooler Yakima Valley (Prosser) growing site, contributing depth and spice, and a warmer Columbia Valley vineyard, contributing exuberant fruit, this wine exhibits classic Washington Syrah aromas of blackberries, boysenberries and freshly made jam.

Reviewed:

• Wines Northwest 3/8/2010 - Featured Wine of the Week.