From Sparrow’s red wine by the bottle list, the Ambassador Acte Final Syrah is one of our favorite Washington reds to pour for a special night out, an estate-grown bottle off Red Mountain priced at $110 by the bottle.
About Ambassador Acte Final Syrah
Ambassador Wines of Washington farms a single estate vineyard on Red Mountain, the small, sun-soaked AVA in the eastern part of the state that has quietly become Washington’s most talked-about address for big, age-worthy reds. This bottling is 100% estate-grown Syrah from the 2022 vintage, so every grape comes from the producer’s own Red Mountain plantings rather than purchased fruit. The name itself is a nod to the winery’s diplomatic theme. An acte final is the formal closing statement of a negotiation, a fitting label for a wine meant to be the last word. Ambassador built its reputation on Bordeaux and Rhone varietals grown in that warm, well-drained ground, and the Syrah is a clear expression of why Red Mountain has earned its reputation. The wine is aged 22 months, a long stretch in barrel that builds the depth and complexity you taste in the glass.
Tasting Notes
This is a well-balanced Syrah with flavors of dark fruits and spice, finished with hints of dark chocolate. The extended 22 months of aging rounds everything out, giving the wine real depth without losing the bright fruit at its core. It is generous and polished, the kind of red that rewards a little time in the glass.
What to Pair It With
Syrah loves rich, savory food, so from the Sparrow dinner menu reach for the American Wagyu steaks, the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, or the Braised Duck. The dark fruit and spice also play beautifully against the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ambassador Acte Final Syrah from?
It is a 100% estate-grown Syrah from the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State, made by Ambassador Wines of Washington from grapes grown on their own Red Mountain vineyard and aged 22 months.
How much is the Ambassador Acte Final Syrah at Sparrow in Kirkland?
It is $110 by the bottle on Sparrow’s red wine list in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu, where it sits near the Ambassador Attache Red Blend and the Secret Squirrel GSM. We are a neighborhood restaurant in Kirkland’s Juanita area on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.