2022 Syrah
This was the second year sourcing Syrah entirely from our organic-certified Konnowac Estate Vineyard.
This vintage of Syrah was sourced entirely from our organic-certified Konnowac Estate Vineyard. Notes of chocolate cherries and dried sage on the nose and palate.
92 Pts - James Suckling
Aromas of dark plum and blackberry mingle with roasted coffee and chocolate. Flavors explode with dark fruit compote and baking spices. On the palate this wine give a long finish. Our 2022 Syrah should age well and provide pleasure for years to come!
Vintage
The 2022 vintage started very late at Konnowac Vineyard due to an unseasonal April cold snap that delayed bud break for three weeks. Thankfully our high-altitude site keeps the cold air rolling downhill and spared us of any cold damage. Spring progressed without the typical heat accumulation as it was often cloudy and moist. At last, the heat came in full force in July and by August we were already above average accumulated heat units. Harvest was steady at Pomum with good acidity across the board and plenty of warm weather to finish within typical schedule.
The Wine
The must was fermented in small lots and the wine was aged using 225 liter French oak barrels for 16 months. It matured in bottle for an additional 12 months before release.
The low yields of our estate provides for a ripe and muscular style of Syrah.
Vineyard:
Our Pomum Konnowac Estate Vineyard is an older, nearly forgotten vineyard planted 35 years ago in the western half of the Yakima Valley. It was planted in 1987 and since 2020 it has been USDA Certified Organic. Although we have been working quietly with Konnowac vineyard for many years, it is recently after hard work and fine tuning that we finally showcase it exclusively on all our Pomum Wines.
Pairs With - Barbecue pork, seared tuna steaks, plum sauce.
Drinking Window - Drinking now is fine, but will start to really shine starting in 2026 and going through 2031.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Syrah |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Alcohol | 14.40% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
92 pts - James Suckling
Chocolate cherries, dried herbs, such as sage, and hints of charcoal on the nose, followed by a fullbodied, savory and meaty palate with medium-firm tannins. Drinkable now, but better from 2026.
