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Horsepower Walla Walla Valley Syrah The Tribe Vineyard 2023

$15799
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This is Syrah from a 3-acre vineyard farmed the old way: draft horses, not tractors, and every vine trained on its own stake. Horsepower belongs to Christophe Baron, the vigneron behind Cayuse, who brought biodynamic farming to the Walla Walla Valley in 2002. Here that means no herbicides, synthetic fertilizers or chemical sprays, and work that follows an astrological sowing and planting calendar. The Tribe is planted only to Syrah, at 3,555 vines per acre. It sits in the ancient riverbed of the Walla Walla River on the Oregon side of the valley. The topsoil there is a thin layer of silty loam and basalt cobblestones. The Tribe has been made every year since 2011. If you want to know what Walla Walla's cobblestone Syrah is all about, this is about as hands-on and undiluted an answer as you'll find.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2023 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard is the most backward of all the Syrahs in this range. Brooding and dark, it offers a nuanced bouquet that hints at dried sage and rosemary, crushed blackberries and dusty earth. Seamlessly silken in feel, the palate shows savory depths of mineral-enhanced black fruits offset by a tinge of spiced citrus and a core of brisk acidity. A web of edgy tannins lingers as a mentholated air of lavender, a tart twang of wild berry and olive tones resonate on the finish. The balance here is amazing, but it will take time for the Tribe to reveal all its goods. Bury this one deep." —Eric Guido

Robert Parker

94 points

"The 2023 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard comes from biodynamically farmed vines planted in 2009. Matured for 15 months in used French oak, it has inviting scents of blueberry, black cherry, violet, sage and loamy earth. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with layer after layer of dark, perfumed fruit. It’s structured by rounded tannins and juicy acidity and has a very long finish. It should be long lived in the cellar. 514 cases were made." —Erin Brooks

Wine Spectator

96 points

"Robust and dynamic, this Syrah overflows with accents of blackberry, licorice, stony mineral and black olive while gathering tension and richness toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2037." —2026-11-01 00:00:00 -0700

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic; braised beef short ribs; seared duck breast with a cherry or blackberry sauce; smoked brisket; wild mushroom and lentil ragout.

Tasting Profile

Expect the savoury, earthy side of Syrah that Walla Walla's cobblestone vineyards are known for: dark berries and plum alongside black olive, smoked meat, violets and a stony, almost briny edge. It's typically full-bodied and concentrated but fresh, with firm, polished tannins and a long, savoury finish. Think of a riper, more exuberant Northern Rhône Syrah.