Great flavor profile on this wine with lots of black fruit, earth, and spice notes. This is a big wine, but not in an aggressive sense. It still has enough elegance to win most people over—at least everyone at our table. Doyenne may be one of my new go-to Washington wines. Read more on RJ’s Wine Blog.
WHO: DeLille Cellars
WHAT: 61% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Mourvèdre
WHERE: Red Mountain, Washington
WHEN: 2007
HOW MUCH: $34
