To vint this luscious wine, Coeur d’Alene Cellars combines fruit grown in three premium vineyards from distinct, unique sites in the Columbia Valley. The result is a complex, complete wine of exceptional quality and intensity, highlighting the Washington State Syrah experience. Two blocks at McKinley Springs Vineyard bring structure and depth, while Alder Ridge Vineyard gives bright red fruit and herbs. Stillwater Creek Vineyard lends intense deep fruit flavor and palate finesse.

Tasting Notes
From three Columbia Valley vineyards, this bold and balanced Syrah brings a combination of deep and bright Syrah fruit notes such as berries, cherries, plums, orange peel as well as baking spices, chocolate, lavender, cedar, smoke, and a trace of truffle. Barrel aging for 18 months lends a smooth and smoky finish. Great structure and fine-grained tannins promise great aging potential.

Serving Suggestions
This wine is delicious with beef or lamb, bacon, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and allspice

Grape Sources
34% McKinley Springs Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills
33% Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills
33% Stillwater Creek Vineyards, Frenchman Hills

Wine Making Notes

Fermentation:	Cofermented with Viognier (5%)
Aged in:	20% New Oak 91% French
Aged:	18 months
TA:	0.61 g/100ml
pH:	3.70
Alcohol:	14.3%
Bottled date:	7/6/10
Cases produced:	207
Release date:	5/4/11