2022 Princess Syrah Walla Walla
100% Syrah
Walla Walla Valley AVA
100% Francisca’s Vineyard
Dark ruby in color with aromas of red and dark blue berries. Flavors of cassis, plum, concentrated fruit with hints of olive brine, truffle, ripe strawberry, and mulberry. Balanced weight, acid, and bright fruit. This wine is very multi-faceted and constantly evolves as it opens up.
Fermented with foot-stomped whole cluster Syrah, and lightly crushed Syrah brings out complexity in the wine. Fermentation at cooler temperatures creates deep dark fruit flavors. We go slow with our fermentations creating smooth textures and also darkening the color.
Aging: 18 months. 25% new French oak and 75% neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.8%
Cases Produced: 72
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Walla Walla Valley |
| Vineyard | 100% Francisca’s Vineyard Walla Walla |
| Designation | Single Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/10/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 72 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
100% Francisca’s Vineyard Walla Walla.
Planted in 2001, Francisca’s Vineyard Syrah block is only 4.3 acres. The eastern most part of the block is much rarer which is mostly sand. This sub-area of the vineyard produces the clusters we reserve for the Princess Syrah. When we first smell this wine, we smell the joy of life in the vineyard! Resilience, love, hard work and passion!
