2020 Syrah
The warm, sunny climate of our Snake River Valley vineyard delivers a gorgeous, deep purple wine with smooth, well-integrated tannins and medium acidity. It features aromas of leather and tobacco and a range of flavors from plum and blackberry to hints of bacon fat and pepper on the finish.
Bee Friendly Farming. Live Certified. Salmon-Safe Certified.
This full-bodied, expressive wine will hold its own against rich, dry-rub meats, juicy burgers, or portobello mushroom and veggie kabobs. We love it with cedar-plank grilled salmon.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Snake River Valley AVA |
| Vineyard | Bitner Vineyards Estate |
| Harvest Date | 10/21/2019 |
| Sugar | 0 |
| Aging | New French Oak. 3 years. |
| Residual Sugar | Nil |
| Alcohol | 14.20% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/22/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 212 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Idaho |
Sunset International Wine Competition 2022
DOUBLE GOLD / 97 points, Syrah 2018
”Strapping wild horses, nice oak frame.”
PLATINUM | Wine Press NW 21st Platinum Judging, Winter 2020 | Syrah Reserve 2016
Retired bee biologist Ron Bitner jokingly refers to the skills of winemaker Greg Koenig as his “retirement plan.” Well, what’s left of these five barrels of Syrah should move quickly after news of this Platinum drops, which is the fifth that Koenig has delivered to this Sunnyslope Wine District property in the past three years. Big, juicy and spicy, this savory Syrah packs a punch with ripe blackberry and follows with a drizzle of chocolate for round and structured wine (113 cases, 14% Alc). Award: Cascadia International Wine Competition.
James Nederend and Martin Fujishin
