Rudius Syrah "Stoney Vine Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley 2013

Napa producer goes to Walla Walla for their Syrah grapes. On the Oregon side of the WA/OR border. New The Rocks District AVA. Very rich and ripe! Simultaneously shows Syrah qualities of soy sauce, cracked black pepper, umami, mocha, smoky bacon and violets. Light on the oak. Tasters' favorite in a recent BRW Syrah tasting.