From Sparrow’s red wine by the bottle list, the Ethos Reserve Syrah is a bold, age-softened Washington red from Chateau Ste. Michelle, and it is $96 by the bottle.
About Ethos Reserve Syrah
Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington, with deep roots in the Columbia Valley and some of the most mature vineyards in the state. Ethos, which means character in Greek, is the winery’s high-end reserve line, made to show off the very best fruit and the winemaker’s vision. This is the 2014 Ethos Reserve Syrah from the Columbia Valley, a wine that, as the menu describes, is bold and powerful but softened with age. It spent 22 months in French oak, which helped develop a refined and approachable level of complexity. Decades of Columbia Valley experience go into a bottle like this, and it drinks like it. With a few years of age already behind it, it arrives at the table polished and ready, which makes it an easy recommendation for our Kirkland and Eastside regulars who love a big Washington red.
Tasting Notes
Rich and layered, with notes of dark, ripe fruit, roasted coffee, and cocoa. The long oak aging rounds everything off, so the power comes wrapped in something smooth and inviting. It is a Syrah built for the table rather than just the cellar, full-bodied and warming without ever feeling harsh, and it carries that complexity right through a long, satisfying finish.
What to Pair It With
This is a natural partner for slow-cooked and richly seasoned dishes. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it is a perfect match for the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, and it is equally at home with the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethos Reserve Syrah?
It is the reserve Syrah from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s oldest winery, grown in the Columbia Valley and aged 22 months in French oak.
How much is Ethos Reserve Syrah at Sparrow in Kirkland?
It is $96 by the bottle on Sparrow’s red wine list, available in our Juanita neighborhood restaurant and lounge on the Eastside.
What food pairs well with Ethos Reserve Syrah?
It pairs beautifully with slow-cooked meat dishes like Sparrow’s Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, as well as the American Wagyu steaks and the Sparrow-Smoked Rack.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Walter Clore Private Reserve, another standout Columbia Valley Washington red. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.