Januik 2009 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain)

Country: US / Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Variety: Syrah Washington
Winery: Januik / Red Mountain

In 2008, Januik made a single-vineyard Syrah from Lewis Vineyard fruit; now the winery has sourced fruit from Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, one of the superstar spots on Red Mountain. A compact wine that snaps right into focus, this offers varietal flavors of fig, berry and plum. A streak of smooth chocolate weaves through the finish, along with a hint of red licorice and underlying slate-like minerality.