Doyenne Syrah (DeLille Cellars)

We've recently enjoyed the Doyenne Syrah from both the 2003 (WA92) and 2004 (WA93)vintages. This outstanding wine is sourced from the Yakima Valley in Washington State. The 2003 is drinking at its peak now ... aromas of ripe blackberry fruit fill the air as soon as the cork is pulled... the tar, cedar and blackberry palate is seductive and outshines many a wine from the Northern Rhone valley. In the glass, the wine's color is becoming amber-brown at the rim while maintaining deep purple at the core.

One of the best syrahs tasted in a while... pair with duck, lamb or enjoy on its own... Highly recommended.

The varietal blend for the 2003 vintage is 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier, with the vineyard breakdown as follows: Boushey Syrah 41%; Kiona Syrah 22%; Ciel du Cheval Syrah 34.5%; Ciel du Cheval Viognier 2.5%.

2006 Passopisciaro Rosso (WA93)

While the '06 Passopisciaro Rosso is now in the early stages of approachability, it will benefit from at least 2 to 3 more years of bottle age. A Sicilian wine, it pairs well with traditional fare and can stand up well to heavy tomato sauces... It is very Nebbiolo-like in character ...

The Rosso is 100% Nerello Mascalese.  Its big brother, the '06 Passopisciaro Franchetti (WA97), is composed of Petit Verdot + Cesanese d'Affile...

Both wines are sourced from vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna. Andrea Franchetti is the vinter and is renowned for his Tuscan reds.

Valdez Family Winery

Valdez makes a Pinot Noir from the Lancel Creek Vineyard that is a joint venture with superstar Mark Aubert.
Production is less than 25 cases and is priced at only $38 / btl ...

http://www.valdezfamilywinery.com/content/lancel_creek.html

Bedrock Wine Company

Here's an interesting new wine : http://www.bedrockwineco.com/wines/ ... Thanks to Leonard for finding this one ...

Les Tastevins du Lac

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Steve Adams