2015 North by Northwest Walla Walla Syrah

Tasting Notes

In the glass the wine is a dark violet color. Dark fruit on the nose is of plum and blueberry with violets, peppercorns, nutmeg, toast and coffee. Cherry and cocoa nibs chime in on the palate. Round and ripe, the wine boasts lush, supple tannins. All components create great overall structure and balance with a lingering, generous finish.

Vineyard Notes

North by Northwest was founded in 2005 by the King family with the vision to handcraft varietally pure wines from the finest vineyards in Walla Walla Valley and Columbia Valley AVAs, which straddle the border of Washington and Oregon. We partner with like-minded vineyard owners, with an eye on sustainable viticultural practices. Our guiding principle is simple: produce a quality wine, for wine lovers.

Winemaker Notes

The fruit was cold soaked, punched down and pumped over throughout fermentation. Delestage, a process to oxygenate or aerate the wine and soften the tannins, was performed midway through fermentation. Aged 21 months in French oak, 23% new.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2015
• Varietal
• Appellation Walla Walla Valley
• Alcohol 14.5
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