2022 Les Collines Syrah
Tasting notes
For this beautiful Syrah we used 50% whole cluster and aged it 18 months. Notes of black cherry, dried fig, sage, and white pepper dance on the palette. “Les Collines” is French for “the hills.”
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Walla Walla Valley |
| Vineyard | Les Collines Vineyard |
| PH | 3.84 |
| Aging | 20% new french oak 18 months, 50% whole cluster |
| Alcohol | 14.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
Les Collines (The Foothills) is one of the higher vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley: it’s located on the east side of the Valley at the base of the Blue Mountains,with an upper elevation of 1,380 feet. Soil Moisture and weather data is recorded around the clock. This 240 acre vineyard is one of the valley leaders in minimal input farming with its own composting operation and extensive use of compost tea. It is internationally certified for Sustainable Farming by the IOBC and is certified as a Salmon Safe Vineyard. It has its own state certified nursery for experiments with and propagation of clones.
