2016 Stakes Race Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Now SOLD OUT. This 100% Syrah shows unique character and savory style. We blend two vineyard favorites here Les Collines and Stoney Vine.
Review of Washington Wines: It boasts a deep ruby color and intoxicating aromas of wild fruits of blackberries, mountain blueberries, brambly black currants with scents of crushed black roses, mulberry, pipe tobacco, lavendar, violets, sagebrush and spiced incense. The flavors are dramatic with lavish yet focused black and blue fruits that are infused with licorice, dark cocoa, French roast and silt and cobblestone minerals. The penetration continues on the back with macerated berries, roasted nuts, mocha, creme de cassis and kidskin, followed by lengthy spiced (nutmeg, clove) ripe tannin finish. 19+/20 points. (July 2020)
Jeb Dunnuck: 2016 Stakes Race is all Syrah that was just 25% destemmed and brought up in a mix of new and neutral French oak. Offering more elegance and complexity, it's medium ruby/purple hue is followed by a smoky, meaty Syrah loaded with ripe black raspberry fruits, notes of cured meats, toasted nuts, milk chocolate, and dried herbs. It's beautifully textured, medium-bodied, and elegant on the palate. It will drink nicely for 5-7 years or more.
Outstanding 91 Points Jeb Dunnuck (April 2020)
Silver Medal, Seattle Wine Awards (May 2019)
Accolades from previous release:
90 Points, Washington Wine Blog (June 2018)
Double Gold Medal, Seattle Wine Awards (May 2018)
Silver Medal, 2018 Cascadia Wine Competition (April 2018)
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle (January 2018)
Gold Medal, Tri-Cities Wine Festival (November 2017)
Washington Wine Blog says ... this wine shows off rich black currant, black tea and black cherry cordial aromatics. The texture here is really nice, as the wine reveals lovely black fruits with a touch of nutmeg.
