La Fontaine Syrah

Another great value Walla Walla Syrah from these guys. Complex nose has moist cigar box (and some cigar smoke), campfire ash, dark but very pure berry fruit, a salty mineral note. Rich in the mouth but with nice acids and a significant saline streak that really brightens and lifts. There are some subtle telltale Walla Walla dark vegetal notes that add nice savory complexity. Tannins totally absorbed in the rich flavors and mouthfeel. Impressive!

. Nose has a lot going on. Clean sweat, sweet-tart mountain berries, slightly smoky crushed rock, sweet raw beef. Very Saint-Joseph in style in the mouth, with a leaner, crisper style than many other Walla Walla Syrahs. Only 13.2% alcohol. Lightly fruity but mostly savory, mineral flavors. Crisp, medium length finish. A bit of tannin adding some scaffolding. A versatile Syrah.

Lovely earthy fruity wine with roasted leg of lamb ($33)

Wonderful with Pat’s spaghetti ($33) Fruity, earthy and a lovely finish

Lovely Syrah