2019 mahana SYRAH
Walla Walla Valley | River Rock Vineyard
61% Syrah | 38% Grenache | 1% Viognier
Mahana Syrah is a complex, lavish expression of Rhône varietals from the famed Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. Named after Mr. Mahana, who established Freewater, the sister city to Milton in 1889, this Syrah, Viognier co-fermentation is marked by notes of cured meat, olive tapenade and leather. Aged in large format 20% new oak barrels.
Native Yeast | 100% Free-Run | 20% New French Oak
512 cases produced
“The 2019 Syrah Mahana has a rocking nose of red and blackberry fruits as well as flowery incense, peppery spice, and sandalwood. It has a rounded, mouth-filling texture, full-bodied richness, and sweet tannins as well as brilliant balance, all pointing to a great Syrah that will have 10-15 years of longevity.”
– 95-97 points, Jeb Dunnuck
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2020 mahana SYRAH
Walla Walla Valley | River Rock Vineyard and Rockgarden Estate
82% Syrah | 18% Grenache
Mahana Syrah is a complex, lavish expression of Rhône varietals from the famed Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. Named after Mr. Mahana, who established Freewater, the sister city to Milton in 1889, this Syrah, Viognier co-fermentation is marked by notes of cured meat, olive tapenade and leather. Aged in large format 20% new oak barrels.
Native Yeast | 100% Free-Run | 25% New French Oak | 15% Whole Cluster
400 cases produced
“It saw a touch of stems and is still resting in 30% new French and Austrian oak. Ripe black fruits, peppery herbs, bacon fat, iron, and floral notes define this exotic, medium to full-bodied, round, seamless, beautifully textured 2020. It should shine right out of the gate yet keep for 10-12 years.”
– 93-95 points, Jeb Dunnuck