RiverAerie 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US /
Variety: Syrah Washington
Winery: RiverAerie / Columbia Valley (WA)

This is a crisp, aromatic Syrah, with notes of earth, iodine, anise, pepper, clove and cassis threaded throughout. The balance of all the elements, including acid and tannin, is spot on, and the length through the finish suggests it can age for five or six more years.