Happy Saturday! It's certainly starting to feel like fall, in fact we are supposed to get some frost tomorrow night! Thankfully I made a quick call to my sprinkler guy yesterday and we got everything winterized before the first freeze. In any case, tonight it's time for a nice dinner that might be a last hurrah of summer, along with a wine that I've enjoyed for nearly a decade (see my previous reviews of the 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages). The 2020 Stolen Horse Syrah is a Syrah (97%), co-fermented with a bit of Viognier (3%) sourced from the Loess, Flying B, Kenny Hill and LeFore Vineyards in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting.
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, ideal for a nice Syrah. A gentle swirl in the glass reveals aromas of smoked meat, blackberry jam, blueberry and hints of lavender. Take a sip and you're treated to an evolving mix of black and blue fruit, charred oak, and a bit of tart cherry before easing into some notes of earthy tar and white pepper midpalate. The tannins are silky smooth, a perfect base for the long dry finish that will have you contemplating the depth of flavor you just experienced.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a lovely example of the varietal with a cascade of terroirs from the Walla Walla Valley. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from cedar planked salmon to barbecue, fall pasta to risotto. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a last gasp of summer, some barbecued beef ribs, corn on the cob and sriracha slaw. Cheers!
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