Woodinville-based winemaker Darby English sourced fruit for this Syrah from Discovery Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The modest-sized vineyard is owned by Milo and Kay May and managed by notable grower Paul Champoux.
Nose: Macerated berries, coffee with bittersweet chocolate shavings, violet, cigar box.
Taste: Well-sculpted with intense depth and loads of exotic flavors. Dark blackberry coulis, black tea, fresh garden peppers and pencil shavings framed with minerality and fine-acidity.
Editor’s Choice – Outstanding
Production: 300 cases
Alcohol: 14.9%
Website: www.darbywinery.com