Coyote Canyon Vineyard Reserve Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, smoked beef brisket
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Hailing from the wind-swept slopes of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, the Columbia Crest Coyote Canyon Vineyard Reserve Syrah represents a masterful expression of Washington State's capability with Rhône varieties. The Coyote Canyon Vineyard, meticulously farmed by the Andrews family, is renowned for its steep, south-facing slopes and quick-draining, gravelly soils. This unique terroir, combined with the intense diurnal temperature shifts of the region, coaxes out a Syrah of immense concentration, structure, and complexity. Columbia Crest's winemaking team utilizes traditional small-lot fermentation and extended oak aging to craft a wine that balances bold, dark fruit characteristics with savory undertones of black olive, cracked pepper, and smoked meats, paying homage to the classic Côte-Rôtie style while remaining distinctly expressive of the Pacific Northwest.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1983 in Paterson, Washington, along the banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest is one of the Pacific Northwest's most significant and celebrated wineries. Owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the winery operates a state-of-the-art facility in the Columbia Valley, combining modern gravity-flow techniques with traditional oak barrel aging. Columbia Crest is renowned for delivering exceptional quality and value, showcasing the region's unique terroir through its Grand Estates, H3, and Two Vines series. Their signature expressions include robust Cabernet Sauvignon, velvety Merlot, and the prestigious Walter Clore Private Reserve, which honors the pioneer of Washington viticulture. This dedication to craft has cemented their reputation as a benchmark producer of Washington State wine on the global stage.