91 POINTS - "Dense, smooth and generous, this is beautifully focused to show its floral-accented blackberry, currant and plum fruit, which lingers on the well-stuffed finish. Not heavy, but packed with flavor. Needs cellaring. Best from 2011 through 2016" - Wine Spectator

The art of blending is a hallmark of the Domaine Serene winemaking program and one of the most important steps in making wines of distinct and unique character. Sourcing only the finest grapes from premier Syrah vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley, our meticulous blending style gives the Rockblock Reserve impeccable balance, personality and consistently superior quality from vintage to vintage.

TASTING NOTES
Aromas of ripe cherry, asian spices, lavender, black olive and tobacco. The silky textured palate displays black cherry, cola, anise, dried plum, cocoa and toast with fine tannins. The 2006 Rockblock Reserve is lithe, forward and approachable.

BLEND
Contracted fruit from the “Seven Hill Vineyard” and the “Stone Valley Vineyard” in the Walla Walla Valley of Northeastern Oregon.

CROP YIELD & AGING
3.2 tons/acre. Aged 16 months in 3-year air dried French oak barrels of which 53% were new.