Coeur d’Alene 2006 Envy Syrah (Washington)

Country: US / Envy
Variety: Syrah Washington
Winery: Coeur d’Alene / Washington

Also sourced from the McKinley Springs vineyard in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA, this is the regular Syrah compared with the Opulence, the reserve. The wines are clearly differentiated, the Envy showing rougher edges, tougher tannins and a more tannic, earthy character. There’s a strong herbal streak also; this wine definitely needs hearty foods to complement it.