Novelty Hill 2011 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Stillwater Creek Vineyard
Variety: Syrah Washington
Winery: Novelty Hill / Columbia Valley (WA)

The Stillwater Creek vineyard bottling of Novelty Hill Syrah shows a bit more concentration than its sibling in 2011, with whiffs of pepper, earth, soy and umami. There’s a saline character as well, reflective of the mineral-rich soil, and a pleasant taste of toast in the tannins.