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Liminal WeatherEye Vineyard Syrah High Canyon Block
Liminal Winery
United States - Washington - Red Mountain

WeatherEye Vineyard - steep slope of High Canyon block.

Dark ruby/purple.
Ethereal aromas of black fruits threaded with violets, aniseed, cacao nibs, bee pollen.
Bass notes of Syrah - blackberry compote, fresh ink - in sublime counterpoint with Viognier’s floral lift glide through to the long finish.

Specifications
Appellation
Red Mountain
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
97% Syrah and 3% Viognier
Age of vines
Average 10 years
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Silt loam
Vinification
drip irrigation - hand harvested and sorted - destemmed - hand punch down
Aged for 16 months in 40% once filled oak barrel ad 60% neutral oak.
Production
122 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Roast pork

Reviews and News

2020 Liminal WeatherEye Vineyard Syrah High Canyon Block - 97 pts - JD

2020 Liminal WeatherEye Vineyard Syrah High Canyon Block - 97 pts - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"More black and blue fruits, iron, lavender, and some background meaty notes emerge from Liminal’s 2020 Syrah WeatherEye Vineyard High Canyon, a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that spent 16 months in used barrels. With medium to full-bodied richness, a silky, elegant mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and flawless balance, it’s one of the true gems in the vintage. Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following decade or more."

- Jeb Dunnuck", 97 points

 

2020 Liminal WeatherEye Vineyard Syrah High Canyon Block - 97 pts - IWR

2020 Liminal WeatherEye Vineyard Syrah High Canyon Block - 97 pts - IWR

international wine report logo black"About 3% Viognier is co-fermented with WeatherEye Syrah from Red Mountain to give it some aromatic lift, and then it’s aged for 16 months in 40% once-filled barrels and 60% neutral French oak. Showcasing a deep purple ruby core with a neon dark pink rim, this is an almost perfect wine from Chris Peterson. I sat in awe enjoying the nose for over 15 minutes before I could even take a sip - think classic Red Mountain Syrah aromas of boysenberry, blackberry preserve, dried Red Mountain sagebrush, smoked beef, crushed black olives, powdered green peppercorn, dried blueberry fruit leather, toasted vanilla pod, and sweet baking spices. Tannins are wonderfully integrated into the backbone of the luscious acidity, and full-bodied and earth-forward finish. It’s spectacular. Get your hands on this bottle of wine before they all disappear. Just 122 cases produced. Highly recommended. - Jeremy YOUNG"

- International Wine Report, 97 points

 

Producer Information: Liminal Winery

In 2018, Avennia partners Chris Peterson and Marty Taucher were exploring potential new vineyards across Washington to add to their existing winery line-up. One visit to WeatherEye vineyard was all ...
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