Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah 2018 (USA)

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah 2018 (USA)"A pleasant mix of black tea, ground baking spice and black cherry on the nose. Medium to full bodied with silky tannins. Sappy, woody character to the palate. Nutmeg and clove atop the ripe red fruit. Savory finish. Drink now" James Suckling, Jamessuckling. com Elegant smoky tones lead to notes of currant, dried herbs and hints of pepper. The supple texture is complemented by flavors of cedar and dark fruits. Fruit for the Grand Estates Syrah was

"A pleasant mix of black tea, ground baking spice and black cherry on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with silky tannins. Sappy, woody character to the palate. Nutmeg and clove atop the ripe red fruit. Savory finish. Drink now" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

Elegant smoky tones lead to notes of currant, dried herbs and hints of pepper. The supple texture is complemented by flavors of cedar and dark fruits.

Fruit for the Grand Estates Syrah was harvested from premier vineyard sites throughout the Columbia Valley including the Wahluke Slope and Horse Heaven Hills. Hot summer days and warm evenings complement the gravel and silty loam soils of this low yielding vineyard site. Irrigation to the vines was applied judiciously to create concentrated varietal expression.

Grapes were destemmed, crushed and then co-fermented on the skins with small amounts of Viognier grapes for 6-10 days. A twice-daily pumpover regime gently extracted color,
aromas and flavors. The wine aged for approximately 14 months in older and new oak barrels, both French and American.

Food Pairing: This wine matches beautifully with pork tenderloin, grilled salmon and soft cheeses.