2023 Martin Woods Rocks District Syrah Top 10 and a cool

and a cool

Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Petit Verdot for a peppery touch

saline mineral finish — Aligoté at its most honest and alive

smooth and un-heavy Grenache made by the talented crew behind Envinate

From 40+ year old vines “Cuvée des Ambassades” the wine for the French embassies around the world

2023 Martin Woods Rocks District Syrah Top 10 and a coolThis is one of Oregon's most compelling Syrahs and one of the most exciting domestic expressions of the variety full stop. Founder and winemaker Evan Martin operates with a philosophy rooted in restraint, precision, and deep respect for terroir, and nowhere does that philosophy find a more dramatic canvas than The Rocks District of Milton Freewater. The vineyard's ancient volcanic cobblestones absorb heat by day and radiate it through the night,