Rôtie Cellars

Northern Blend Washington State Syrah Viognier

9.1107 ratings

9.035 pro ratings

Washington, USA

Syrah, Viognier

Lamb, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.2

This has become ol reliable in the cellar. Especially for a Monday where I spent the whole day cleaning!

This has become ol reliable in the cellar. Especially for a Monday where I spent the whole day cleaning!

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2017

9.2

Wow! This is WA Syrah? A great showing with wonderful blue fruits and the Viognier adding a nice floral note. I can see why this gained critical acclaim !

Wow! This is WA Syrah? A great showing with wonderful blue fruits and the Viognier adding a nice floral note. I can see why this gained critical acclaim !

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2017

Jayme Henderson-Steese

9.1

Not as tannic as I would have thought. Elegant and driven by a slight savory note and lots of dried herbs and tobacco. Has a sour cherry overtone with a medium and vibrant acidity. Good wines from this producer!

Not as tannic as I would have thought. Elegant and driven by a slight savory note and lots of dried herbs and tobacco. Has a sour cherry overtone with a medium and vibrant acidity. Good wines from this producer!

1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2015

9.0

Lovely spice notes on the nose. Delicate, but succulent tannins. Rose petals, raspberry, white pepper, and plum on the palette. May need a few more years in the bottle.

Lovely spice notes on the nose. Delicate, but succulent tannins. Rose petals, raspberry, white pepper, and plum on the palette. May need a few more years in the bottle.

Oct 30th, 2016

Michael Kvasnicka

9.2

Easy 92...but that's my jam style. So dank.

Easy 92...but that's my jam style. So dank.

Aug 13th, 2016

Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.0

Vanilla bean, aromas of hay

Vanilla bean, aromas of hay

Apr 15th, 2016

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.0

A lot to love about this #wine. Love their range across the board. The wine didn't change dramatically after opening. Pepper seemed to go from crack black to white table over time.

Pours dark shades of red. Nothing blue about it. Moderately dry. Can really pull out the Viognier and its role in the wine.

Deep cherry with slight herbal notes and wild brush aromas. Slightly smokey conjoined with Pepper. Palate is streamlined with deep black fruits. Black raspberry/cherry and more brambley notes. Finish has good structure. Coats palate and shows fine tannin. Opened 12/24/15

A lot to love about this #wine. Love their range across the board. The wine didn't change dramatically after opening. Pepper seemed to go from crack black to white table over time.

Pours dark shades of red. Nothing blue about it. Moderately dry. Can really pull out the Viognier and its role in the wine.

Deep cherry with slight herbal notes and wild brush aromas. Slightly smokey conjoined with Pepper. Palate is streamlined with deep black fruits. Black raspberry/cherry and more brambley notes. Finish has good structure. Coats palate and shows fine tannin. Opened 12/24/15

Dec 25th, 2015

Michael Kvasnicka

9.3

Go Cubs Go.

Go Cubs Go.

Oct 8th, 2015

8.9

New world expansive texture, old world savory iron. Enjoyed this a lot.

New world expansive texture, old world savory iron. Enjoyed this a lot.

May 15th, 2015

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Very ripe cherry and date aromas, with a bit of chocolate and even tapenade. Very slick mouthfeel and long finish with minimized tannins.

Very ripe cherry and date aromas, with a bit of chocolate and even tapenade. Very slick mouthfeel and long finish with minimized tannins.

Apr 14th, 2015