Castle Rock Columbia Valley Syrah

"Somehow, this California winery manages to put out the best budget Syrah in all of Washington State. Pure varietal, this excellent bottle brings clean berry fruit, natural acids and moderate tannins into play, with none of the bizarrely sweet vanilla and tobacco flavors that typically show up on Yellowtail wannabes. This wine just wants to be what it is—affordable, juicy and nicely representative of the higher acid, food-ready flavors of Washington state grapes." -Wine Enthusiast

 

"Bright and jammy, with juicy raspberry and cherry flavors on a racy frame, finishing with a zing of acidity and fine burr of tannins." -Wine Spectator