- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Syrah
- Walla Walla Valley AVA
- Armada vineyard
- Planted in 2001
- 21 months of aging in 15-20% new French oak
- 13.7% alc
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
Washington
Appellation:
Walla Walla
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CAY-43-20 | 3/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2023-05-11
"Perhaps the most put-together and complete wine of the range this year, the 2020 Syrah Armada Vineyard has classic notes of potpourri, savory herbs, black olive, hints of green and black peppercorns and dusty cherry blossoms that sway with a delightful mineral essence. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is balanced on the palate, with a fine mineral tension, precision, focus and a lingering, food-friendly, savory finish with a tight tannic edge. The wine rested for 21 months in about 20% new French oak. 7,656 bottle produced. Bravo!"
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2023-07-26
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-04-20
Vinous Media
Score
96
Date
2023-08-10
"The 2020 Syrah Armada Vineyard is darkly floral. Dusty violet and lavender tones give way to musky black currants and blood orange aromas. Soft and enveloping, this possesses racy acidity that enlivens its tart wild berry fruits, taking on an almost-crunchy sensation toward the close, as nuances of sour citrus add contrast. This finishes with incredible energy and length, leaving a subtle balsamic twang yet remaining remarkably fresh. Impressive, to say the least, the 2020 Armada will win many hearts. This is about 80% whole-cluster fermentation and 10% new oak. This really sneaks up on the taster, and the nose prepares you for a bruiser, but the palate melts your heart."