’15
baby bear
syrah
A hedonistic wine, darkly hued with wild blackberry and spicy cassis aromas and flavors that wrap around a subtle core of olive tapenade. Polished and expressive, with just the right amount of fresh acidity and firm tannins, the 2015 Baby Bear is a lively, complex beast. The use of 600L puncheons and extended aging make for a seamless, fully integrated wine.
96 pointsJeb Dunnuck92 pointswine Spectator
Coming from the Columbia Valley and all Syrah, the 2015 Syrah Baby Bear spent 30 months in barrel prior to bottling. Saturated purple-colored (to the rim), with a stunning bouquet of spiced plums, smoked blueberries, ground pepper, and barbecued meat, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. As always, it’s impeccably made and one serious wine.
Jeb Dunnuck
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyards
Lewis Estate Vineyard
Phinny Hill Vineyard
blend
100% Syrah
aging profile
30 months in 600L Taransaud Puncheons
Production
389 Cases
release date
April 2019
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