Proper
Walla Walla Valley Estate Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Another very elegant, balanced, complex, and distinctive Syrah from The Rocks district. Sultry color. The nose is extraordinary and so “The Rocks”: tobacco leaf, asparagus, fire pit, sandstone, with the ripe berry ooze fruit in the background. On the palate, it’s so soft and enveloping, with dark ripe berries shot-through with crushed smoky rocks. Though it’s not heavy or jammy, texturally it coats the palate and won’t leave. So good. What I love about this small and unique district is that it shows, almost more than any region I can name, the effect of geology on wine. Rhône varietals, especially Syrah, grown here are unlike anything else I’ve ever tasted. I just hope that global warming doesn’t wreck things here.
Another very elegant, balanced, complex, and distinctive Syrah from The Rocks district. Sultry color. The nose is extraordinary and so “The Rocks”: tobacco leaf, asparagus, fire pit, sandstone, with the ripe berry ooze fruit in the background. On the palate, it’s so soft and enveloping, with dark ripe berries shot-through with crushed smoky rocks. Though it’s not heavy or jammy, texturally it coats the palate and won’t leave. So good. What I love about this small and unique district is that it shows, almost more than any region I can name, the effect of geology on wine. Rhône varietals, especially Syrah, grown here are unlike anything else I’ve ever tasted. I just hope that global warming doesn’t wreck things here.
Oct 18th, 2022Gorgeous and balanced, this Syrah from The Rocks has a stunning nose of lavender, smoky ash-pit, crushed sandstone, bresaola, dark berry ooze. Super soft and lightly savory in the mouth, it kind of floats rather than sits in the mouth. Long, rich flavors end on a savory, saline note. Ridiculous.
Gorgeous and balanced, this Syrah from The Rocks has a stunning nose of lavender, smoky ash-pit, crushed sandstone, bresaola, dark berry ooze. Super soft and lightly savory in the mouth, it kind of floats rather than sits in the mouth. Long, rich flavors end on a savory, saline note. Ridiculous.
Jul 13th, 2020Theresa had this 8 years ago
Theresa had this 8 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2017
Deep ruby. Black fruit, black pepper, smoked meat, bacon. M acid and tannin. Balanced. Little heat on the end.
Deep ruby. Black fruit, black pepper, smoked meat, bacon. M acid and tannin. Balanced. Little heat on the end.
Feb 13th, 2016Unique, smokey dark Syrah from Proper in WW. Syrah only vineyard hiding down south in the rocks. This is their 9th vintage. Worth trying every one. (Even though the 2019 is best!)
Unique, smokey dark Syrah from Proper in WW. Syrah only vineyard hiding down south in the rocks. This is their 9th vintage. Worth trying every one. (Even though the 2019 is best!)
Jan 3rd, 2023
A Syrah that first shows a bit of red dark fruit and smoked meats, and follows with a hint of pepper on the finish. This medium body red is well balanced and well made. I have discovered some good Walla Walla wines, and this is one of them. (There is also great cycling around the area. A hidden gem for cyclists who also love wine).
A Syrah that first shows a bit of red dark fruit and smoked meats, and follows with a hint of pepper on the finish. This medium body red is well balanced and well made. I have discovered some good Walla Walla wines, and this is one of them. (There is also great cycling around the area. A hidden gem for cyclists who also love wine).
May 1st, 2020
Amazingly powerful fruit with strong notes of vanilla, figs and smoke. A great vintage!
Amazingly powerful fruit with strong notes of vanilla, figs and smoke. A great vintage!
May 19th, 2017
Best wine I have had in a while. Strong peppery taste, smoked meat, olive finish. Black fruit. FANTASTIC
Best wine I have had in a while. Strong peppery taste, smoked meat, olive finish. Black fruit. FANTASTIC
Nov 20th, 2016