Fausse Piste

Riverrock Vineyard Syrah

9.17 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

I totally respect that Fausse Piste is made by a chef, I find his [Jesse Skiles] wine to be slightly rustic and rough around the edges like that of its maker. This is not a wine that will please everyone, so much the better, it's a great example of creative small-lot production, with long fermentation in neutral barrels and minimal racking. It's not polished, rather it is a humble and honest reflection of place—what does shine through are compelling layers of spring heather, anise, wild blueberries, savory herbs and a dash of black olive tapenade balanced against a supple, medium-weight frame. Sample #IPNC

I totally respect that Fausse Piste is made by a chef, I find his [Jesse Skiles] wine to be slightly rustic and rough around the edges like that of its maker. This is not a wine that will please everyone, so much the better, it's a great example of creative small-lot production, with long fermentation in neutral barrels and minimal racking. It's not polished, rather it is a humble and honest reflection of place—what does shine through are compelling layers of spring heather, anise, wild blueberries, savory herbs and a dash of black olive tapenade balanced against a supple, medium-weight frame. Sample #IPNC

Sep 4th, 2015
Jeff Vejr

Classic "rocks" Syrah from Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Great work, Jesse Skiles.

Classic "rocks" Syrah from Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Great work, Jesse Skiles.

Dec 7th, 2014
Andrew Schirmer

Oregon vintner, Walla Walla fruit. Delicious, a sort of new world-old world hybrid. WA syrah profile, but with minerals and structure. Lovely.

Oregon vintner, Walla Walla fruit. Delicious, a sort of new world-old world hybrid. WA syrah profile, but with minerals and structure. Lovely.

Nov 18th, 2016
Matt Berkovitch

Sommelier Babbo

9.1

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Sep 29th, 2017
RosePortland

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Mar 7th, 2018
Phil Magown

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Oct 8th, 2016
Dave Montagne

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Dave had this 9 years ago

May 23rd, 2015