Eight Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled lamb chops, smoked beef brisket, wild game stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the pioneering winemaker Charlie Hoppes, this Syrah represents the bold, sun-drenched character of Washington State's acclaimed Red Mountain AVA. While Fidelitas is highly celebrated for its Bordeaux-style masterpieces, their exploration of Rhône varietals like Syrah highlights the incredible versatility of the region's terroir. Sourced from high-density, warm vineyard sites that bask in intense daytime heat and benefit from cool evening winds sweeping through the Columbia Gap, this wine captures the dramatic diurnal shifts of the desert landscape. The result is a Syrah of immense concentration, balancing dark, brooding fruit with the classic savory complexity and structural power that defines Red Mountain's unique geological heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah