2013 'Ginger Man' Syrah

100% Syrah

Walla Walla Valley

Tasting Notes

A spicy bouquet of white pepper, allspice, and cinnamon accompanied by smoky cedar, lavender, blackberry, and plum. Intense flavors of black fruits and cabinet spice lead to a rich mouth-feel with smooth tannins and flavors of plum, orange peel, mint, and cured meats on the finish. 

Ratings + Awards

Double Gold - 2016 Seattle Wine Awards

Gold Medal - 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition

'Outstanding!' - Great Northwest Wine

'Excellent' - Tasting Room Magazine

Method

This rich and textured Syrah was whole-berry fermented with approximately 15 percent whole-clusters in small bins, allowing for a slower ferment, longer extraction, and an extra dose of tannins from the stems. Blended with a splash of Horse Heaven Hills Syrah, the Ginger Man was bottled without fining or filtration to preserve flavor and aromatic integrity.