Washington's 100 Best Wines :: Wine On The Rocks

The Riddle Of The Rocks
Later this year, if all goes as planned, this 5.9-square-mile pocket will become the Walla Walla Valley's first subappellation, bearing the lengthy name of the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. To say this area will become one of the most important wine regions in the country would be an understatement; it will surely be one of the most important wine regions in the world.

Proper 2012 Estate Syrah
Hailing from the warmer 2012 vintage, this wine shows a stronger fruit profile than is often seen from this area and notes of dark plum, coffee, and smoked meat framed by a textured feel.