2020 B. Leighton (K Vintners) Yakima Valley Syrah

JS94 This is fragrant and spicy, with red and dark fruit, savory herbs and chocolate. Full and intense on the palate with fine-grained tannins and a creamy texture. Textured and refined, with a chocolatey mouth-feel. Firm, dark-fruited finish. Try from 2025.

Estate Notes: Dark, dark and brooding like a great film noir. Wet rich earth, charred Herbs de Provence, fresh black cherry compote, continuous with a firm, luscious and salivating mouthfeel. This wine is gorgeous and, unlike most film noir, it finishes with a happy ending:
filled with love and tears of joy.
100% Syrah, native yeast, 100% whole cluster fermentation, SS Rules, 37 days on skins, 18 months barrel-aged on lees in 10% new French oak puncheons