2012 ALX, Columbia Valley

PLATINUM - Wine Press Northwest Platinum Judging

GOLD - Seattle Wine Awards

SILVER - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Ron Bunnell named this Syrah-based blend for his son and essentially guaranteed this wine to be a Platinum qualifier when he brought in the fruit from rising star Discovery Vineyard in he Horse Heaaven Hills.  Gorgeous fruitiness akin to marionberry and plums.  Includes earthiness and smoked meat alongside the nice integration of oak, which adds another dimension.  It finishes long and strong with cranberry acidity and allspice.