The 2011 Syrah The Pixie is a blend of 100% Syrah that spent 20 months in 35% new French oak. Smoke, blackberry, crushed rock, hints of herbs and underbrush emerge from the glass, and this medium to full-bodied, seamless, pure, lengthy effort has beautiful freshness and fine tannin on the finish. Coming from Red Mountain, it will have upwards of a decade of longevity.
Winemaker Chris Gorman continues to fashion rock star, full-throttle wines that stay balanced and drinkable. Also, don’t miss his Collaboration Series release at Force Majeure.
Tel. (206) 351-0719; www.gormanwinery.com