2011 Gorman Winery Syrah Behind The Black Curtain Reserve

Rich and concentrated, with notions of smoked earth, dark fruits, gravel, and dark chocolate, the 2011 Syrah Behind The Black Curtain is a brilliant red that offers full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless texture, fantastic mid-palate depth and a blockbuster finish. From Klipsun Vineyard on Red Mountain and aged 22 months in 100% new French oak, it’s another impressive Syrah from Chris Gorman that will drink well for over a decade. Winemaker Chris Gorman continues to fashion rock star, full-throttle wines that stay balanced and drinkable. Also, don’t miss his Collaboration Series release at Force Majeure. Tel. (206) 351-0719; www.gormanwinery.com