Januik Syrah Columbia Valley Lewis Vineyard 09

Review:

This deep, opaque Syrah is ripe and rich. Dense black cherry and spice aromas introduce a mouthful of dark cherry, black currant and plum flavors. Concentrated and layered, it is a wonderfully balanced wine with a long, lingering finish. - the winery

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

2008 Wine Spectator - 93 points - Smooth and inviting, with hints of bay leaf and tomato leaf adding depth to the ripe blackberry and cassis flavors, finishing with an earthy cast. Offers depth and savory complexity. Drink now through 2018. - H.S.

2006 Vintage Tasting Notes

Wine Spectator 92 points

"Smooth, round and distinctive for its tarry, licorice-accented blackberry and dried currant flavors, lingering on the well-formed, complex finish. The tannins are well-integrated. Best from 2010 through 2016. 434 cases made."

Juicy, spicy, with subtle oak accents. Made with exceptional Syrah grapes from the Kiona Vineyard on Red Mountain and Lewis Vineyard in the Yakima Valley, this wine has all the classic characteristics of the best Syrahs. It begins with subtle oak accents that are complemented by plum, spice, and cassis. On the palate, it is quite supple and finished with great length. - the winery

2005 Vintage Tasting Notes

Wine Spectator 92 points

"Polished, round, effusively flavorful and distinctive for the violet notes that float around the blackberry and plum aromas and flavors, lingering with nuances of white pepper and cream. Drink now through 2013. 626 cases made." - HS