Ross' choice
Posted May 03, 2011 12:00 am
Syrah
DaMa Wines
2008
Walla Walla, Washington
Ÿ Suggested retail and availability: About $20 at wine and liquor stores (distributed by H2Vino, Chicago)
Walla Walla has it all for a wine trip: breathtaking natural splendor of the Columbia Valley, foodie havens and the Vintage Walla Walla weekend for an insider's experience of America's rising star region (June 16-18; onewineweekend.com). Syrah is Walla Walla's hallmark and DaMa's label depicts its Syrah – plump and inviting flesh brimming out from velvety texture. It's a little smoky, a little spicy, and to some, it's sure to say ‘Mom.'