Rôtie Cellars

Northern Blend Washington State Syrah Viognier

9.146 ratings
8.89 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
TheSkip

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
TheSkip

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
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

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
Chris Leon

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
Paul Masson

Boozy and tough initially, but this softens up into a crowd-pleasing, (regrettably?) new world style.

Boozy and tough initially, but this softens up into a crowd-pleasing, (regrettably?) new world style.

Mar 11th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.8

A baby right now but has enormous potential. Best after 2015.

A baby right now but has enormous potential. Best after 2015.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Jeff Burrows

Good choice on a cold, rainy day. Nice while young, I'll let the others rest a while.

Good choice on a cold, rainy day. Nice while young, I'll let the others rest a while.

Jun 8th, 2014
Erica Orr

Recognizably "rocks"-y, high pH silky mouth.

Recognizably "rocks"-y, high pH silky mouth.

Oct 17th, 2015
Stanislav Lobanov

16/20 (88/100) Аромат личи, цветов акации, спелой вишни, чернослива и ванили. Высокая кислотность, довольно интенсивные, бархатистые танины. Кофейная горчинка во вкусе. Слишком парфюмное.

16/20 (88/100) Аромат личи, цветов акации, спелой вишни, чернослива и ванили. Высокая кислотность, довольно интенсивные, бархатистые танины. Кофейная горчинка во вкусе. Слишком парфюмное.

Feb 16th, 2020