2021 "Levitation" Reserve Syrah 750mL
The 2021 Levitation Syrah is 100% Syrah, sourced from two amazing high elevation vineyard sites; Lewis Vineyard (74%), in the Yakima Valley, and Les Collines Vineyard (26%), in the Walla Walla Valley. The wine has an impenetrable dark violet-purple color that leads to an explosion of primary fruits like freshly picked black cherries, raspberries, and boysenberries. The bright yet concentrated entry shows hints of orange rind and aromas of fresh herbs, roasted meats, and bacon fat. This is a candidate for the cellar and will reward you 12-15 years down the road, but if you can't keep your hands off, you won't be disappointed! As always, Levitation Syrah is best enjoyed with great food, music, and friends.
WINE ADVOCATE 94+ Points
The 2021 Syrah Levitation opens with a dark-fruited nose layered with meaty and spicy elements of summer sausage, plum compote, notions of red and black spices and hints of lavender and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is juicy, mineral driven and fresh with elegant umami essence, pure expressions of blackberry skin and dried herbs and a firm tannic edge. The wine concludes with a long-winding and stony finish. It's a fantastic wine that will benefit from being paired with food. - Anthony Mueller (May, 2023)
| 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 | 750 ml |
| 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
