2018 Latta Wines Syrah Lawrence Vineyard
96 cs. made. $52/btl.
100% Syrah sourced from Lawrence Vineyard in the Royal Slope AVA. All native, loads of whole cluster, hand punched down, and basket pressed; this wine carries classic Rhone aromatics coupled with Washington intensity. The nose opens with olive and smoked meat moving to macerated blackberry, rosemary, and cracked pepper that continues on the palate. This wine reflects the excellent vintage we were given in 2018.
Lawrence vineyard is a cool site overlooking the Royal Slope and the Saddle Mountains to the south. The Syrah block sits at 1375 feet of elevation in Taunton silt loam soils that give way to broken basalt. The sloped elevation of Lawrence gives it protection from frost that wreaks havoc in vineyard sites lower on the slope. The long season at Lawrence gives us intense flavor and color while retaining freshness and vitality.