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94 pts Wine Spectator 93 pts James Suckling 93 pts Owen Bargreen 91 pts Wine Enthusiast
Ruckus, now in its 16th vintage, features Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, 50/50.The proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove, this is goliath is deep, dark and feral. After some time in your decanter, it reveals aromas of smoked meat, blackberry, earth, mushroom and crushed rock. On the palate it offers flavors of loganberry, cherry, sage, and a kiss of sweet oak, all wrapped in firm, silky tannins. Historic Red Mountain vineyards Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun are the fruit sources for this exceptional wine. So delicious now, it will evolve and delight for many years. Promise.
Food pairing: Classic French country cassoulet, vegetarian Shepherd’s pie
Movie pairing: Pulp Fiction
FOUNDERS’ NOTES: Once upon a time there was a Syrah called Stella Mae. As demand for Syrah began to taper off a bit, we decided in our third vintage to align our girls' wines on either side of the Gironde, even though it is nowhere near Woodinville, in the name of family harmony. So, in 2006, we made Ruckus, our Red Mountain Syrah blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.
"Boldly structured and brimming with blackberry, wild game, smoked pepper and black olive flavors as this builds richness and tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2035."
94 points Wine Spectator
"A bright, juicy and expressive red, full of ripe dark berries and hints of chocolate, dried orange peel and wet stones. Medium- to full-bodied with grainy-textured yet ripe and well-integrated tannins. Succulent finish. Drink now or hold." 93 points James Suckling
