Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Ethos Reserve Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Ethos Reserve
Variety: Syrah Washington
Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle / Columbia Valley (WA)

Black fruits are wreathed in subtle notes of earth, smoke and graphite. This is a palate-pleasing wine, but seems a little too safe, lacking the complexity and northern Rhône accents that Washington Syrahs often show.