Novelty Hill Columbia Valley Syrah 2020

Novelty Hill Columbia Valley Syrah 2020

Dark and intensely colored in the glass with aromas of wild blackberry and warm, exotic spice. Expressive layers of dark plum and ripe black currant gain complexity as they glide across the palate taking on a smooth, supple mouthfeel that lingers across a savory finish.

The 2020 growing season will be remembered for low yields, warm summer weather, and sufficient hang time to produce wines with intense aromas and concentrated flavors. Bud break began in mid-April, then conditions progressed at a moderate pace for the next six weeks before temperatures took a dip in early June. Warm weather returned in July, and temperatures stayed hot through the summer. Conditions were dry, allowing growers to control vine vigor through irrigation. Grapes were slow to ripen in early September, but by mid-month, the Columbia Valley settled into its usual pattern of warm days and cool nights. Ideal harvest conditions lasted into mid-October, allowing vines to ripen light crop levels beautifully.