Reynvaan Family Vineyards
Estate The Unnamed Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This Washington Syrah is really stinky, but some definitely love that.
Showing black fruits with earth, wood, spices, barnyard, vegetables, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
Fruit forward with some earth notes, that make it interesting.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly so be patient.
Would be interesting to try it in 3 years.
92 points Robert Parker. 90 points Wine Spectator.
A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Grenache Blanc.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$65.
This Washington Syrah is really stinky, but some definitely love that.
Showing black fruits with earth, wood, spices, barnyard, vegetables, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
Fruit forward with some earth notes, that make it interesting.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly so be patient.
Would be interesting to try it in 3 years.
92 points Robert Parker. 90 points Wine Spectator.
A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Grenache Blanc.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$65.
Disappointing. Perhaps a bad bottle but if so, I cannot identify this flaw. When first opened, there was a odd flavor that dissipated with air. But the resulting intense wine was dominated by licorice and plum flavor that was unbalanced and overwhelming. Just not as good as the other Reynvaan Syrahs. It felt like it was over-macerated to create a wine that was too strong.
Disappointing. Perhaps a bad bottle but if so, I cannot identify this flaw. When first opened, there was a odd flavor that dissipated with air. But the resulting intense wine was dominated by licorice and plum flavor that was unbalanced and overwhelming. Just not as good as the other Reynvaan Syrahs. It felt like it was over-macerated to create a wine that was too strong.
Apr 22nd, 2023
Comparé avec la cote-Rotie, un peu plus viandé, lard fumé.
Comparé avec la cote-Rotie, un peu plus viandé, lard fumé.
Mar 12th, 2023From the vineyard in the rocks and blended with 8% Grenache Blanc, this is a more nuanced wine than I’m accustomed to from Reynvaan! Gave it a nice decant and, while the funk was present, it blew off quickly. The GB was perceptible in the lighter color and medium body of the wine.
From the vineyard in the rocks and blended with 8% Grenache Blanc, this is a more nuanced wine than I’m accustomed to from Reynvaan! Gave it a nice decant and, while the funk was present, it blew off quickly. The GB was perceptible in the lighter color and medium body of the wine.
Feb 16th, 2020
Fantastic expression of Washington Syrah, decanted for two hours, which made all the difference in the world. Ridiculously drinkable wine by itself.
Fantastic expression of Washington Syrah, decanted for two hours, which made all the difference in the world. Ridiculously drinkable wine by itself.
Feb 10th, 2019
Happy Easter & Happy almost end of Passover to everyone out there. This wine and lamb were transcendent.
Happy Easter & Happy almost end of Passover to everyone out there. This wine and lamb were transcendent.
Apr 17th, 2017
An excellent full bodied Syrah. 2014 is a little young at this point so the loads of fruit haven't had time to develop character and nuance. Very much enjoyed this wine and look forward to opening up the other bottles later in their life span. Great if you can find for <60$. Get now though as I think the tasting notes will show this to be outstanding!
An excellent full bodied Syrah. 2014 is a little young at this point so the loads of fruit haven't had time to develop character and nuance. Very much enjoyed this wine and look forward to opening up the other bottles later in their life span. Great if you can find for <60$. Get now though as I think the tasting notes will show this to be outstanding!
Nov 24th, 2016As expected, gorgeous aromatics. Extremely soft & on the sweet side like most of the Syrahs from this crowd.
As expected, gorgeous aromatics. Extremely soft & on the sweet side like most of the Syrahs from this crowd.
Nov 1st, 2014
Kyle had this 2 years ago
Kyle had this 2 years ago
Apr 17th, 2022