Delmas

The Delmas portfolio is focused on Rhône varieties. I met with Brooke Robertson, daughter of founder Steve Roberston, to taste bottled versions of their 2021 Syrah SJR Vineyard and Viognier. In both cases, these wines scored in the high range of my original estimates. The prestige of the SJR vineyard is without question. Brooke Robertson has taken over both winemaking and vineyard management as of 2023 and is currently overseeing a project to replant parts of the vineyard that will make better use of each individual location, vine training, and variety. What’s more, Delmas is working on constructing their own winemaking facility on the Oregon side of Walla Walla. It’s important to note that the Rocks District is located on the Oregon side. This begs the question of whether Delmas will remain a Washington State producer or not in the future, a question that Robertson is currently unable to answer.

From Washington State 2021 and 2020: From the Frying Pan to the Fire (Jan 2024) by Eric Guido

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2021 Viognier

Release Price: $75

Color: White

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2021 Syrah SJR Vineyard

Release Price: $85

Color: Red

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