2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition - Double Gold
Raspberries, blood orange and fennel aromas lead off to flavors of orange peel, clove, cinnamon with a velvety spiced chocolate finish.

Craig and Vicki Leuthold, the visionary founders of Maryhill Winery, established the winery in 1999 with a passion for showcasing the beauty and diversity of Washington wines. Located in the Columbia River Gorge, just outside Goldendale, Maryhill Winery has grown into one of the state’s premier wineries, offering stunning views, live music, and award-winning wines. The Leutholds envisioned a destination winery experience, blending exceptional winemaking with warm hospitality, and have since expanded to include additional tasting rooms across Washington in Spokane, Vancouver, and Woodinville.

Their dedication to quality and accessibility has earned Maryhill Winery over 3,000 awards, including numerous Platinum Awards, and has introduced countless visitors to Washington's unique terroir. By sourcing grapes from some of the best vineyards in the region and producing an expansive portfolio of wines, the Leutholds have firmly established Maryhill as a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest wine industry

Richard Batchelor, a native of New Zealand, is the award-winning winemaker for Maryhill Winery, located in Washington State. With a background in horticulture, viticulture, and enology, Batchelor has been instrumental in shaping Maryhill’s reputation since joining the winery in 2009. Known for his meticulous approach, he sources grapes from over 20 vineyards across Washington and has created an impressive portfolio of over 50 wines, ranging from classic varietals to unique offerings like Gruner Veltliner and Barbera.

Batchelor’s dedication and skill have earned him numerous accolades, including being named "Winemaker of the Year" three times at the Indy International Wine Competition (2013, 2018, 2019). His commitment to showcasing Washington’s diverse terroir has helped Maryhill achieve more than 3,000 awards, cementing its status as one of the region's premier wineries. Batchelor continues to innovate while honoring the winery’s commitment to quality and accessibility​

Wine Specs
Vintage2019
VarietalSyrah
AppellationColumbia Valley
Acid5.95 g/L
pH3.7
AgingAged for 9 months in 40% new French oak.
Bottling Date09/03/2020
Residual Sugar0.01%
Alcohol %14.2

Tasting Notes
Raspberries, blood orange, and fennel aromas lead off to flavors of orange peel, clove, cinnamon and a velvety spiced chocolate finish.
Vineyard Notes
Sourced from a collection of award-winning vineyards including Tudor Hills Vineyard 58% and Gunkel Estate 42%
Production Notes
Cases produced: 1945

Winemaker Notes
Throughout harvest, Winemaker Richard Batchelor worked closely with local growers and visited each vineyard to taste for maturity and ripeness to determine the precise moment to pick the fruit. Grapes were hand-harvested during the cool morning hours to preserve bright fruit notes. Each lot underwent a five-day pre-fermentation cold soak before the tank was allowed to go through a native fermentation to dryness, lasting roughly 21 days. Each lot was fermented separately and blended before bottling to allow the tannins to meld together. Only the free-run juice was collected to craft this wine, and no press fraction was blended.

Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Appellation Columbia Valley
Bottled: September 3, 2020
Technical Data: Alc. 14.2% by vol; RS: .01 TA: 5.95 g/l; pH 3.7
Cases Produced: 1945
Production & Aging: Aged for 9 months in tank with 40% new French oak equivalent

THE VINTAGE
The 2019 was a consistently temperate season. Very few extreme heat days allowed for even ripening and little stress on grape flavor development. While some areas were impacted from early season frosts, we saw little damage in the locations we source grapes from. Acids held well across whites and reds and will deliver great brightness in the whites and graceful aging for years to come in the reds. Maryhill Winery received a total of 1,249 tons of fruit in 2019.

THE VINEYARD
Sourced from a collection of award-winning vineyards including Tudor Hills Vineyard 58% and
Gunkel Estate 42% in Washington state’s Columbia Valley AVA.

THE WINEMAKING
Throughout harvest, Winemaker Richard Batchelor worked closely with local growers and visited each vineyard to taste for maturity and ripeness to determine the precise moment to pick the fruit. Grapes were hand-harvested during the cool hours of the morning to preserve bright fruit notes. Each lot underwent a five day pre-fermentation cold soak before the tank was allowed to go through a native fermentation to dryness lasting roughly 21 days. Each lot was fermented separately and then blended before bottling to allow the tannins to meld together. To craft this wine, only the free run juice was collected and no press fraction was blended.

TASTING NOTES
Raspberries, blood orange, and fennel aromas lead off to flavors of orange peel, clove, cinnamon and a velvety spiced chocolate finish.

AWARDS
2022 Seattle Wine Awards | Gold (93)
2022 Great Northwest Platinum Wine Awards | Double Gold
2022 San Francisco Internation Wine Competition | Double Gold