2016 Three Rivers Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
90 Points - James Suckling
Winemaker Notes
Our 2016 Walla Walla Valley Syrah is rustic and juicy. Crushed
berries, cured meats and slightly dusty notes fill the palate. This is
a full bodied wine with excellent balance and a array of flavors
that leads to a lingering finish.
Composition
93% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Harvest Date
September 2016.
Acid
5.3 g/L
pH
3.75
Aging
17 months in 50% new French oak
Bottling Date
March 2018
Alcohol %
14.3
Production Notes
2016 started out with above average temperatures reaching record
heat in April. This jumpstarted our growing season and resulted
in an earlier bloom than in 2015. Cooler June and July months
slowed things down, allowing us to catch up in the vineyard.
Temperatures heated up again in August and the grapes were
harvested in September 2016.
Vineyard Notes
Minnick Vinneyard, Walla Walla Valley 93%, Aria Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley 5%, Gamache Vineyard, Columbia Valley 2%
