Apex Yakima Valley Syrah 2000

The Wine A deep, impenetratable color in the glass leads to elegant yet generous aromas of ripe fruits, spice and well-integrated sweet oak. A luxuriously textured wine with sumptuous fruit to last. The Grapes Three-quarters (73%) of the wine was from our own Outlook Vineyards which were just coming into full production. The balance of the Syrah was from Solstice Vineyards and 5% Viognier was added for aroma and texture. The Appellation The Yakima Valley, located within the larger Columbia Valley appellation, stretches some 100 miles from the Cascade foothills east along the Yakima River and east to the Columbia. The vineyards are generally located on the hillsides above the valley floor.