Country: U.S.A.

Region: Washington

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Syrah (97%); Viognier (3%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 95 (RP); 98 (JD); 96 (JS)

"The 2016 Syrah The Beautiful Powerline Vineyard is stunning and one of the finest Syrahs in the vintage. Coming all from Clone 470, co-fermented with 3-4% Viognier in concrete tanks, and brought up in mostly neutral oak, it’s a rich, meaty, smoky, full-bodied Syrah that has classic Northern Rhône-like aromas of black olives, smoked meats, ground, earth, and dark fruits. With a stacked mid-palate and beautiful balance, it’s going to keep for 10-15 years."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 04/19