2018 Horsepower "Sur Echalas" Syrah (Walla Walla, WA) 8R

Crafted entirely from Syrah grown in the Rocks District of Walla Walla, the 2018 Sur Echalas Vineyard Syrah offers an evocative profile of red and blackcurrant fruits intertwined with notes of scorched earth, mushroom, iron, bacon fat, and the earthy aroma of an autumn forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, it boasts a round, layered mouthfeel, ripe yet steadily building tannins, and a long, expressive finish. This is a deeply structured Syrah that will benefit from 4-5 years of aging in the bottle, with the potential to evolve beautifully over two decades or more. If enjoyed in its youth, a generous decant is recommended to release its vibrant character, as it retains a notable amount of trapped CO2.