The 2007 Black Tongue Syrah spent 18 months in 38% new French oak. Medium purple in color, it sports an enticing nose of smoked meat, game, mineral, Asian spices, blueberry, and plum. Medium to full-bodied, succulent and layered, it offers immediate pleasure but should drink well for a decade.
Located in Woodinville (along with 40-50 other wineries), Tim Stevens’ first vintage was 2001 with current production at 2500 cases. Stevens had worked exclusively with Yakima Valley fruit from Sheridan, Meek, DuBrul, and Dineen vineyards.
Tel. (425) 453-5988; www.stevenswinery.com