2016 Limited Release Barbera-Syrah

Often overshadowed by its hotter neighboring appellations, the Yakima Valley is smattered with slopes, swales, and canyons that produce an exceptional gradient of wines. 59% Merlot offers a rich, structured base while 39% Syrah complements with layers of red fruits and wild peppercorns.

Grab your full-length robe, a slice of red velvet cake, and settle into your velour couch with this bottle. Fully decadent yet structured, this wine beams of rich oak, sweet berry flavors, and silky-smooth tannins. We all deserve a little luxury in our lives.

Syrah might be my favorite red variety – it proudly trumpets its terroir, and also responds to any technique orchestrated by the winemaker. I chose three cool Yakima Valley vineyards that retain acidity and fresh red fruit, and treated each with Viognier co-fermentation or whole cluster additions.

Boreal reflects elegance and structure. This Syrah was co-fermented with 3% Viognier, sourced from Archie Den Hoed Vineyards (54%) Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard (32%) and Anna Marie Vineyard (14%). Specific to cooler sites, this wine showcases lifted floral notes, vibrant red fruits and delicate tannins.

This Cabernet Franc opens with aromas of blueberry and graham cracker with blackberry and juniper on the palate and finishes with soft, velvety tannins. Enjoy the complex offerings of this unique varietal.

This elegant expression of Chardonnay was fermented in concrete and stainless tanks producing a bright and fruit forward wine. Peachy aromas greet you on the nose and hints of wet stone jump out of the glass. Enjoy this scrumptious food friendly wine in the sun with some yummy sushi.

Grapes sourced for this elegant, complex, dry-style Gewürztraminer are from vineyards in the cooler Yakima Valley. Aromas of pink grapefruit, minerality and ginger linger in the glass. The wine was fermented in neutral oak which offers a velvety palate with hints of dried herb and coriander.

One of the top 10 most planted grape varietals in the world, Grenache is an exciting varietal to work with. This 100% Grenache showcases aromas of strawberry, raspberry and spice. The silky tannins and dark fruit lend a generous roundness to the wine, leading to a soft, supple finish.

This blend of Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne delivers richness and structure. Some of the Viognier was fermented in stainless steel to lend a bright pretty fruit note. The remaining Viognier, along with the Marsanne and Roussanne, was fermented in neutral barrels adding a creamy texture.