2020 Latta Wines "Piece" Syrah Weathereye Vineyard
199 cs. made. $75/btl.
95 pts. James Suckling | 93 pts. Wine Enthusiast
Claire Nesbitt starts her review, "Big, bold and concentrated, packed with black fruit, dark chocolate and espresso." I'm sure this will someday soon describe my first born daughter, Reese - for whom this special wine is named, as well as it articulates the wine today. Claire continues, "The wine counters massive black cherries and blackberries with vibrant tannins and good acidity to keep it fresh and focused. Aged in 20% new barrels. First vintage of this wine. Should age well for many years."
WeatherEye Vineyard is a new, very unique site for us. It's singularity is as much for it's terroir as it is for Ryan and Cam's commitment to farming it. A maniacal emphasis on fitting the right dirt with the right varietal leads to a wine with intense flavors and distinctive characteristics. Located on the windswept ridgeline of Red Mountain, Washington State, it features extreme slopes, varied soils, and diverse elevations, allowing for a wide range of growing conditions. The vineyard is known for its high-density plantings, specialized trellising techniques, and meticulous farming methods. It the most exciting new site planted in the last decade, we're stoked to be a part of it.
