A blend of 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier from the Less Collines and Elle’s Vineyard in Walla Walla, the 2019 Echoland Syrah Walla Walla is a pretty, elegant, medium-bodied wine offering subtle yet outstanding aromas and flavors of spiced red fruits, leafy herbs, new leather, and dried flowers. It builds nicely on the palate, has supple tannins, and again, shines for its balance and purity more than outright power. It’s a beautiful wine from this estate.

Our commitment to Walla Walla Valley is steadfast; our block of Les Collines Vineyard is here supplemented by fruit from the stonier areas of the Walla Walla Valley. Our preference for only light amounts of new oak had to accommodate the richer Syrah style that the “stones” produces, but we stayed true to our use of only 500L French puncheons.