Pray Tell The Rocks District of Milton Freewater Syrah 2021
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- Origin: The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, USA
- Winery: Pray Tell
- Soil Type: Unique cobblestone-rich soils, contributing to the wine's distinct profile.
- Grape Variety: Syrah
- Winemaking Philosophy: Inspired by Northern Rhone expressions, focusing on elegance, perfume, spice, and tension. Techniques include picking at optimal brightness, limited maceration, cooler fermentation temperatures, gentle pressing, and aging in a mix of new/neutral oak and terracotta amphora.
- Tasting Notes: This Syrah is elegant and perfumed, with a spicy profile and underlying tension. Expect notes of dark fruit, earth, and minerality, with a savory quality. The winemaking approach brings restraint to the wine's natural power, resulting in a balanced and complex expression.
- Aging Potential: Approachable upon release, but with potential for cellaring to evolve and grow in complexity.
- Pairing: Pairs well with grilled meats, stews, and robust vegetarian dishes.
- Philosophy: The winemaker's vision is to create wines that are invitations to all, transcending preconceived notions and distinctly transporting the drinker to their origin and vinification.
About the Wine: The Pray Tell Syrah from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater is a reflection of the winemaker's dedication to crafting a Syrah that balances The Rocks Syrah inherent power with elegance and restraint. This approach results in a wine that is not only a representation of its unique terroir but also an exemplar of poised Syrah in the US. The thoughtful winemaking process and the wine's potential for evolution make it a compelling choice for both immediate enjoyment and future exploration. One of our favorite wines of 2023!
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Walla Walla Valley is a renowned wine region located along the border of Washington and Oregon, known for producing exceptional Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here began in earnest with the founding of Leonetti Cellar in 1977, the valley’s first commercial winery. The region's diverse geography ranges from higher elevations near the Blue Mountains, with cooler temperatures and greater rainfall, to warmer, drier areas on the valley floor. Cayuse Vineyards played a major role in highlighting the distinctive Rocks District of Milton-Freewater subregion, famed for its rocky, cobblestone soils ideal for Syrah. Today, Walla Walla Valley is celebrated for complex, flavorful wines shaped by this wide variety of climates and soils.
Washington - Walla Walla Valley
Syrah is a dark-skinned grape of French origin, specifically from the Northern Rhône Valley, where it produces some of the world's most powerful and complex wines. Known as Shiraz in Australia, Syrah is capable of displaying a wide range of aromas and flavors. Cool climate Syrahs tend to express floral notes like violets, along with savory elements like olives, while those grown in warmer climates like Australia are more likely to show black pepper and dark fruit notes such as plum. The grape's versatility allows it to adapt to various climates and soil types, but it maintains its unique characteristics no matter where it is planted.
