(Rasa Vineyards Principia Reserve Syrah Walla Walla Valley) Pops aromatically with a complex mixture of dark berries, violets, game, tar, dark chocolate, and peppery spice, showing great delineation and precision. The palate is elegant in style, vibrant and fresh with a long, lingering finish. 100% Syrah. Les Collines and Seven Hills vineyards. 100% Syrah. Aged 18 months in French oak (25% new). 14.4% alcohol. 120 cases produced.
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By Sean Sullivan
(Rasa Vineyards Principia Reserve Syrah Walla Walla Valley) Pops aromatically with a complex mixture of dark berries, violets, game, tar, dark chocolate, and peppery spice, showing great delineation and precision. The palate is elegant in style, vibrant and fresh with a long, lingering finish. 100% Syrah. Les Collines and Seven Hills vineyards. 100% Syrah. Aged 18 months in French oak (25% new). 14.4% alcohol. 120 cases produced.12/5/2013, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points