Syrah North and West: Rhône vs Washington

THE QUESTION AT THE TABLE

Is Syrah’s personality shaped more by place or winemaking philosophy?

Two U.S. wines meet Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage. Compare fruit, pepper, florality, savory character and maturity. The Rocks District in Oregon sits within the cross-border Walla Walla Valley, adding nuance to the Washington side of the conversation.