92-94 Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2011 Arnaut is a smoking Syrah that’s loaded with promise and it will be interesting to see how it stacks up to the 2010 in another year. A 100% Boushey Vineyard Syrah that was fermented with 15% whole-cluster and aged 16 months in 15% new French oak, it offers up a gorgeous array of smoked black raspberries, cracked pepper, forest floor and loads of meatiness to go with a laser focused, medium to full-bodied palate. Lively and slightly racy on the acid side, it fleshes out nicely on the finish with broad, chewy tannin. Impressive all around and it should benefit from short-term cellaring once released and have 8-10 years of evolution. Drink 2014-2021.

Founded by Chris Peterson (winemaker and formerly of DeLille Cellars) and Marty Taucher, and releasing their first vintage in 2010, this Woodinville-based operation needs to be on everyone’s radar. The wines are superb across the board and while they have solid fruit, they stress purity and elegance, with vibrant cores of acidity. The 2011 reds are also superb across the board. Slightly less concentrated than the 2010s, they have excellent mid-palate depth, ripe tannin structure and plenty of texture."