2019 "Levitation" Reserve Syrah 1.5L
Our 2019 Levitation Syrah is 100% Syrah sourced 67% from Les Collines Vineyard and 33% from Lewis Vineyard; two inimitable vineyards for Syrah in Washington State. The Lewis Vineyard Syrah was fermented and partially aged in concrete, while the Les Collines Syrah was fermented with 55% whole clusteres and aged in a combination of new and used French oak puncheons. This year's version is decidedly darker in its fruit tones than previous vintages, showing lots of blackberry and plum, with notes of roasted meat, cherry cola, and maple hiding in the background. The palate shares the aromatic savory notes, with added earthy elements, and loads of dark cherries and plums. This wine will age easily past a decade, so if you open this young, please decant, and please share with friends.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Lewis Vineyard, Les Collines Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 10/09/2019 |
| Sugar | 24.8 - 26 brix |
| Acid | 5.9 g/L |
| PH | 3.80 pH |
| Aging | 16 months in combination of new and neutral French oak puncheons and concrete tank. |
| Fermentation | small stainless steel bins and concrete tanks |
| Residual Sugar | <.02 |
| Alcohol | 14.90% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 03/15/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 625 |
Jeb Dunnuck:
Beautiful dark berry fruits, peppery herbs, game, graphite, and violet notes all emerge from the 2019 Syrah Levitation Reserve, a Saint-Joseph-like Syrah that's medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and elegant. I love its tannins, and the purity of fruit is top notch. Drink it over the coming decade. This wine is 100% Syrah that saw 52% stems and 16 months in a mix of concrete and 20% new French oak puncheons. 95 Points
