Coyote Canyon Vineyard Reserve Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, smoked beef brisket
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1983 in Paterson along the sun-drenched banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest has played a pivotal role in establishing Washington State as a premier world-class wine region. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Valley and Horse Heaven Hills, the estate benefits from ideal growing conditions characterized by warm diurnal shifts and well-draining soils. The winery focuses on precision viticulture and modern cellar craft to produce wines of remarkable consistency, depth, and accessibility. Columbia Crest is celebrated for its rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, plush Merlot, and vibrant Chardonnay, featured prominently across acclaimed ranges such as Grand Estates, H3, and the flagship Walter Clore Private Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah