2018 La Contessa Francesca

16 glass / 48 bottle / 38 club

I opened a bottle of Tuscan Syrah the night I proposed to my wife. I thought it would pair well with the diamond ring I was about to present. The connection was the ring’s history. It was originally owned by an Italian countess from Panzano in the 19th century.

We were both feeling deeply romantic and happy that evening. The wine did the trick. She said yes. I guess the countess’s ring didn’t hurt either...

“La Contessa” is my tribute to that wine and to that memory. This is our estate Syrah and it has a beautiful nose, perfect weight, and delightful intensity. Cin Cin!

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes
Delightfully tannic intensity and stunning notes of black cherry, green peppercorn, and tobacco.

Food Pairing Notes
Pair this one with grilled raspberry and balsamic glazed lamb chops. Oh, mama. Hold my hand and take me there!

Wine Specs

Vintage 2018
Varietal Syrah
Appellation Lake Chelan
Vineyard Designation Siren of the Lake Vineyard
Harvest Date Sep-18
Aging French oak 18 months
Bottling Date Mar - 20
Alcohol % 14.1