Reynvaan Family Vineyards
Foothills Reserve Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
The 2014 'Foothills Reserve' is an absolutely incredible Syrah that shows tremendous promise for this acclaimed vintage. This inky colored, opaque wine begins with intoxicating aromatics of red cherries and blackberries woven together with Unami, wet stones, white pepper and smoked brisket all taking shape in this majestic red. On the palate this demonstrates deep layers of concentrated flavors with Mandarin orange rind, red cherry, red raspberry, creosote and seaweed notes all leaving an impression. The poise, tension and mouthfeel of this wine is simply amazing and I can see this improving even further with some additional time in bottle. Drink 2019-2030- 97
The 2014 'Foothills Reserve' is an absolutely incredible Syrah that shows tremendous promise for this acclaimed vintage. This inky colored, opaque wine begins with intoxicating aromatics of red cherries and blackberries woven together with Unami, wet stones, white pepper and smoked brisket all taking shape in this majestic red. On the palate this demonstrates deep layers of concentrated flavors with Mandarin orange rind, red cherry, red raspberry, creosote and seaweed notes all leaving an impression. The poise, tension and mouthfeel of this wine is simply amazing and I can see this improving even further with some additional time in bottle. Drink 2019-2030- 97
Feb 19th, 2019
Black cherry, blueberry, savory, smoked meat. Funky but in a good way. Bacon, pepper and violet. M acid, tannin and body. Minerality. Balanced, structured and a long finish. This wine is fantastic value. If I were to blind taste it I would call it Northern Rhone. Fantastic.
Black cherry, blueberry, savory, smoked meat. Funky but in a good way. Bacon, pepper and violet. M acid, tannin and body. Minerality. Balanced, structured and a long finish. This wine is fantastic value. If I were to blind taste it I would call it Northern Rhone. Fantastic.
Mar 4th, 2016
Wasn’t happy with the first two bottles I opened. But this is exquisite.
Wasn’t happy with the first two bottles I opened. But this is exquisite.
Aug 31st, 2019Lars had this 10 years ago
Lars had this 10 years ago
Feb 23rd, 2016