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Januik Winery 'Ciel du Cheval Vineyard' Red Mountain Syrah 2022

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Single-vineyard Red Mountain Syrah from legendary Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Rich, savory and structured with blackberry, olive, smoked meat and pepper. A classic Washington Syrah with depth and aging potential.
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Description

Ciel du Cheval is one of the most iconic vineyards in Washington State, and Syrah thrives on this warm, windswept Red Mountain site. The 2022 release shows the bold, savory style the vineyard is famous for—dark fruit, spice, and smoky complexity balanced by freshness and structure.

This is a Syrah that feels powerful but polished, offering both immediate enjoyment and real cellaring potential.


Quick Facts

  • Producer: Januik Winery

  • Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington

  • Vineyard: Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

  • Vintage: 2022

  • Varietal: 100% Syrah

  • Aging: ~18 months in French oak (portion new)

  • Style: Single-vineyard Washington Syrah

  • Alcohol: ~14.5%


Tasting Profile

  • Fruit: Blackberry, blueberry, plum

  • Savory: Olive tapenade, smoked meat, leather

  • Spice: Black pepper, clove, baking spice

  • Texture: Full-bodied, structured tannins, fresh acidity

  • Finish: Long, savory and mineral


Why We Love It

Ciel du Cheval is one of Washington’s most respected vineyards, and this bottling captures its signature power and savory complexity. It’s a classic Red Mountain Syrah that consistently overdelivers.


Winemaking

Fruit from the renowned Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is fermented in small lots and aged in French oak barrels to build structure and complexity. The warm Red Mountain climate delivers ripe fruit, while the site’s elevation and winds preserve freshness and balance.


Serving & Pairing

Perfect with bold, savory dishes:

  • Grilled lamb or steak

  • BBQ and smoked meats

  • Roasted mushrooms or eggplant

  • Aged cheeses and charcuterie


Drinking Window

Enjoy now with a decant or cellar for 8–12 years.


Estate Overview

Januik Winery was founded by celebrated Washington winemaker Mike Januik, known for crafting elegant, vineyard-driven wines from top sites across the Columbia Valley. The winery focuses on small-lot production and long-standing relationships with Washington’s most respected vineyards, including the legendary Ciel du Cheval on Red Mountain.

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