L’Ecole No. 41 2010 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US /
Variety: Syrah Washington
Winery: L’Ecole No. 41 / Columbia Valley (WA)

With the addition of 20% Grenache, this pushes the rich fruit flavors front and center. Ripe blueberries are in the foreground, cutting through some astringent tannins. There is little evidence of the herbal character that many Washington Syrahs evoke, but it’s a bold, fruit-driven wine that is immediately enjoyable.