As all the time, contributing photographer Richard Duval roamed the wine areas of Washington in the course of the previous a number of months, capturing scenes from harvest. Among the many 1000’s of photos he took are two Syrah picks on the identical day, although miles and hours aside.
The primary, from a brisk early morning decide, was at Dineen Winery in Zillah, with the fruit headed for Orenda Vineyard in Carnation. This was adopted by an early afternoon decide from the Discovery Winery, nestled alongside the Columbia River within the Horse Heaven Hills. Right here winery Supervisor Oliver Could ties down the bins headed to Darby Vineyard in Woodinville.
“Yearly, I’m reminded but once more not solely of the sheer dimension of the Columbia Valley grape rising area however its various terroir as properly,” notes Duval. “From Wapato to the Horse Heaven Hills, the appellation grows an astounding vary of excellent wine grapes. Harvest is once they all get to shine.”
