“From Shadows” was intended as a one-time bottling to show off a fire affected vintage and the smoky character that can play well with Syrah. While the smoke is gone, the name remains seventeen vintages later. The 2019 is a savory offering, with violets, pepper and complementary charred oak notes mixed with black and blue fruit, brown spice and freshening menthol in the finish. Let’s call this a griller’s delight!
Owen Roe, Columbia Valley (Washington) Syrah 2019
By Rich Cook