On the nose: coffee mocha, espresso, complex, hunting lodge, darkness, cigar, vanilla, funky
On the palate: Sweetness RS-balances tannins, cooked strawberry compote, tobacco
Tech Details:
AVA
Columbia Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Syrah
Vineyards
26% Upland
19% Red Willow
19% Olsen
19% Stillwater
Oak Program
55% Once Filled
26% Neutral
19% New Oak
Cases Produced
290
Alcohol %
14.6%
Volume
750 mL
About Foundation wines:
Each vintage, we select a series of extraordinary wines upon which our reputation will rest. These "Foundation" wines represent the best we have to offer. Built from the earth up, in partnership with talented farmers and mother nature, these bottles are born from carefully chosen rows of vines rooted in thoughtfully cultivated land. Focus by a devoted husband-and-wife team, combined with charm from every unique barrel create wines that truly honor each varietal. Our approach is simple and solid: we buy the most spectacular grapes available and treat them with respect - this is the integrity that we demand. After all, structural integrity always depends on a solid foundation.
