Syrah - Desert Wind Vineyard

Recommended - Northwest Palate - July/August 2006
"Scents of graham spice, barrel char, and blue fruits lead to flavors of black fruits, fresh earth, ground coffee, and black pepper. Nice fruit sweetness and good background tannins make this a fine pairing with grilled rosemary lamb chops."

90 points - Beverage Testing Institute
"Brilliant rub red-violet hue. Blackberry, mulberry and mace aromas. Medium-full with very good concentration, this has ripe varietal fruit, youthful tannins, lively acidity and attractive varietal spice."
Platinum Award - Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2004/2005
"This boldly structured Syrah is still quite young and reveals aromas of violets, cranberries, black pepper and sandalwood and flavors of milk chocolate and blackberries. Plenty of tannins and acidity provide balance for a wine that has more aging potential than most Syrahs."
Gold Medal - 2004 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2004 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2004 L.A. County Fair, Wines of the World Competition
Silver Medal - 2004 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2004 Taster's Guild Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2004 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2004 West Coast Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2004 Riverside International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2004 Northwest Wine Summit
Bronze Medal - 2004 Central Washington State Fair
Bronze Medal - 2004 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2004 International Eastern Wine Competition
Seal of Approval - 2004 Japan Wine Challenge

89 points - Wine Spectator, June 15, 2003
"Dark and dense, chewy with tannins but generous with its black cherry, licorice and sweet spice flavors, which echo nicely on the finish. Drink now through 2006."
Double Gold Medal - Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2003
"...aromas of bold dark frit and mocha with hedonistic flavors of rich blackberries and espresso."
Double Gold Medal - 2003 Taster's Guild International Wine Judging
Outstanding - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2003
"Washington's Wahluke Slope is emerging as  prime grape-growing region, and this Oregon-based winery with Washington roots is taking advantage. Pull out the thesaurus to describe this massive and exquisite effort. Bold flavors of plums, black cap cherries and blackberries lead the way, and a jammy mouthfeel completes the ride."
Gold Medal - 2003 Grand Harvest Awards
Gold Medal - 2003 Oregon State Fair
Gold Medal - 2003 Seattle Enological Society Wine Awards
Silver Medal - 2003 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2003 Northwest Wine Summit
Silver Medal - 2003 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2003 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2003 Amenti del Vino International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2003 New World International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2003 Central Washington State Fair
Award of Excellence for Best Label Art - 2003 Oregon State Fair