Syrah wine grapes can be successful in warm and cool sites in Washington State. However, there are a few locations where the red variety should not be planted, says winemaker Brennon Leighton. When Rhone varietals, like Syrah, are grown in the wrong location, the wine character can get “all washed out,” said Leighton of Woodinville, Washington’s Efeste Wines. (Efeste, pronounced “F-S-T,” is an acronym for the winery’s three owners Daniel Ferrelli, Patrick Smith, and Kevin Taylor). Leighton provided commentary during  a summer wine grape tour that focused on Washington-grown Syrah grapes and wines. Syrah grapes are known for expressing in […]