Garrison Creek Cellars

Walla Walla Valley Syrah

9.38 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Justin Hart

Bam! This is Washington state Syrah at its finest. Big, cheeky montage of pepper, tobacco, and jammy blackberry notes. Tannins that go on and on and a heavy mouth feel. Truly fantastic wine!

Bam! This is Washington state Syrah at its finest. Big, cheeky montage of pepper, tobacco, and jammy blackberry notes. Tannins that go on and on and a heavy mouth feel. Truly fantastic wine!

Jun 23rd, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nose reveals, perfumed floral & spiced fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, vanilla, pepper, both chocolates and violet & fresh dark florals. The body is M-M+ with M+ tannins. The fruits are ruby; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, pepper, loamy soils, dry crushed rocks and fresh violets. The acidity is nicely rounded. The finish balances with 1/3 of each; fruit, earth and chocolate. Photos of; the view of the winery as you drive up, barrel tasting (15 & 16 fruit is very good) with our host Kai, a shot of their small production area and their tasting bar.

Nose reveals, perfumed floral & spiced fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, vanilla, pepper, both chocolates and violet & fresh dark florals. The body is M-M+ with M+ tannins. The fruits are ruby; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, pepper, loamy soils, dry crushed rocks and fresh violets. The acidity is nicely rounded. The finish balances with 1/3 of each; fruit, earth and chocolate. Photos of; the view of the winery as you drive up, barrel tasting (15 & 16 fruit is very good) with our host Kai, a shot of their small production area and their tasting bar.

Aug 25th, 2017
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

This has aged well. In its prime now, don’t think it will last too much longer, could taste the slightest hint of raisin on this one. Still such an amazing wine.

This has aged well. In its prime now, don’t think it will last too much longer, could taste the slightest hint of raisin on this one. Still such an amazing wine.

May 1st, 2021
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Another great Garrison wine. Shocker. Still have a few left, drink over the next few years.

Another great Garrison wine. Shocker. Still have a few left, drink over the next few years.

Mar 10th, 2021
Doug Adams

2012 vintage.

2012 vintage.

Dec 17th, 2018
Greg Minucci

Greg had this 4 years ago

Greg had this 4 years ago

May 3rd, 2020
Doug Adams

Doug had this 7 years ago

Doug had this 7 years ago

Jun 4th, 2017