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SYRAH

93 Block Wines 2018 Ankleroller Block Stone Speak Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley). This is a new vineyard for this wine, but still coming from the Rocks District. The aromas offer exuberant notes of potpourri and tangerine peel along with stem, pepper, plum and blueberry. A perfumed, outrageously floral, elegant palate follows, with plentiful smoked meat and blueberry notes in tandem. It shows a lovely sense of deftness. The finish has outrageous hang time. Editors’ Choice. —S.S.

abv: 14.2% Price: $50

Coming from Blocks 30 and 31 of this esteemed vineyard, this wine has appealing aromas of violet, parsley, purple fruit and fresh herbs that rise up from the glass. The palate is focused and fresh, starting out seeming lighter styled and then filling out over time. It brings a compelling sense of intensity and freshness. This wine could only come from this one vineyard and also from this one producer. What more could one ask for from a. —S.S.

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