COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
House of Smith
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
K The Hidden Syrah 2018 is a 100% Syrah from Washington State's Wahluke Slope. Produced by House of Smith, a winery founded by Charles Smith, it highlights the unique characteristics of the Northridge Vineyard. The vineyard's soil composition and microclimate contribute to the wine's concentration and minerality. The 2018 vintage was noted for its favorable growing conditions, allowing for balanced ripeness and acidity. The wine's distinctive production includes 100% whole cluster fermentation and aging in French oak puncheons.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fermented with native yeast for a more authentic expression.
Fact 02
Aged for 22 months in 54% new French oak puncheons.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage was described as a year where 'femininity reigns supreme' in Washington wines.
Fact 04
House of Smith is the largest independent and winemaker-owned winery in Washington.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The K The Hidden Syrah 2018 is crafted from 100% Syrah grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation with native yeast and 100% whole cluster fermentation, which lasted for 47 days on skins. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 22 months on lees. A significant portion of the aging, 54%, occurred in new French oak puncheons. The grapes were sourced from the Northridge Vineyard in Washington State's Wahluke Slope appellation.
