I continue to be impressed by what Christophe Baron is doing with Syrah in Walla Walla Valley, in this case with the terroir in the renowned Rocks District. This bottle of 2013 vintage HorsePower Tribe Vineyard Syrah (13.5% abv) showed phenomenally well. It had been opened all day before dinner. Paired perfectly with venison Ossobuco.
If Cayuse is Baron's interpretation of Chapoutier Hermitage, then Horsepower would correlate nicely to Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle.
Showing rich black fruit, tapenade and hints of charcoal, there is amazing energy and umami lift on the finish. A fascinating level of complexity in a wine this young that keeps you coming back for more.
The name Horsepower is derived from use of draught horses for plowing in the vineyards due to tight spacing of vines.
Count me as a believer in the magic of the Rocks District http://rocksdistrict.com
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