SYRAH
93 Amavi 2019 Estate Vineyards Syrah (Walla Walla Valley). For full review see page 129. Editors’ Choice.
abv: 14.5% Price: $42
91 Laterus 2018 Syrah (Red Mountain). This is all clone 383 from esteemed Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Aged 20 months in French oak (33% new), the aromas bring notes of ripe blue and red fruit, flower and herb. Ripe but svelte fruit flavors follow. It shows pleasing intensity. —S.S.
abv: 14.8% Price: $45
This is the first time the winery has designated a wine from this vineyard. The aromas pop, with notes of tangerine peel and potpourri, followed by blue fruit, herb, gravel and olive. Light, somewhat linear
