Walter Dacon- 2004 C’est Syrah Belle (Columbia Valley)

Owner/winemaker Lloyd Anderson came out of the gate fast last year with his first release of Syrahs. His second vintage proves it was no fluke, as he’s crafted a beautiful and complex Syrah. This one opens with spicy aromas of blackberries, leather, tar and raspberries, followed by broad flavors of dark fruit, black licorice and cocoa powder. A well balanced, flavorful red. Double Gold

Washington State Wine Competition 2006

Walter Dacon- 2004 C’est Syrah Beaux (Columbia Valley)

Lloyd Anderson blended Syrah from five vineyards in four Washington appellations to produce his top-shelf red. Its classy aromas of plumes, berries, coffee and oak give way to rich, dark flavors of chocolate and dark fruit, including black cherries. It’s a well structured wine that tastes beautiful now. Pop the cork in the next two years and pair with duck breast or venison. Gold

 Northwest Wine Summit