Bridging the vineyards of Northern and Southern Oregon, this wine demonstrates the deep color and rich dark fruit that is Syrah.  A small amount (8%) of the white grape Viognier is co-fermented in this wine following the best traditions of the Hermitage in the Northern Rhone Valley of France. Perfumed, feminine, wildly exotic with aromas of violet, game, red earth, Indian spices, black pepper, graham, blueberries and cassis.  The wine is seamless and balanced with ripe tannins and flavors of cracked black peppercorns.  The mid-palate is succulent with beautiful acidity for lift and focus.  The finish is all earth, iron shavings and graphite.  Wild.  This is truly compelling, unconditional and unorthodox for new world Syrah.  This vintage produced 240 cases.