K Vintners
Milbrandt Vineyard Syrah
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Huge dense blackberry and blueberry. More acid than expected which perfectly cuts through the juicy lamb we had, allowing the black pepper and distinctive salty olive quality to shine. Some carnal smoke. Very complex wine for the money.
Huge dense blackberry and blueberry. More acid than expected which perfectly cuts through the juicy lamb we had, allowing the black pepper and distinctive salty olive quality to shine. Some carnal smoke. Very complex wine for the money.
3 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2017
The ever so difficult to find Creosote flavored milkshake.
The ever so difficult to find Creosote flavored milkshake.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2017Whew... back to my happy place. Doesn't quite have that pop and verve that the Motor City Kitty does, but what it lacks in presence it more than makes up for with pure unadulterated hedonism. Sweet and rich, but layered. Leans towards the bitter and dark end of the chocolate and fruit spectrum, but that said, both are on full display. Has a distinctly charcuterie backdrop that evolves, but at the same time fades in and out.
Whew... back to my happy place. Doesn't quite have that pop and verve that the Motor City Kitty does, but what it lacks in presence it more than makes up for with pure unadulterated hedonism. Sweet and rich, but layered. Leans towards the bitter and dark end of the chocolate and fruit spectrum, but that said, both are on full display. Has a distinctly charcuterie backdrop that evolves, but at the same time fades in and out.
Jan 6th, 2017
Price and value make this a stunner from Charles Smith. Despite being a young 2014 it drinks well. Smooth and approachable, slight gamey notes that open to a smooth spicy finish. Time will only make it better.
Price and value make this a stunner from Charles Smith. Despite being a young 2014 it drinks well. Smooth and approachable, slight gamey notes that open to a smooth spicy finish. Time will only make it better.
Jun 7th, 2016
I have always been a huge fan of the wines produced by Charles Smith and K Vintners and this just adds fuel to the fire. Ripe blueberry, smoked meat, dark cocoa, cinnamon, tobacco just punch you in the face. Such a bold wine, very northern Rhône in style. So damn good.
I have always been a huge fan of the wines produced by Charles Smith and K Vintners and this just adds fuel to the fire. Ripe blueberry, smoked meat, dark cocoa, cinnamon, tobacco just punch you in the face. Such a bold wine, very northern Rhône in style. So damn good.
Jul 29th, 2018
This is a nice, lower end K Vintner Syrah (priced at $30 at Lukas Liquors). It doesn't have the intense fruit and spice as his higher end Syrahs, though.
This is a nice, lower end K Vintner Syrah (priced at $30 at Lukas Liquors). It doesn't have the intense fruit and spice as his higher end Syrahs, though.
Mar 1st, 2017
Dry leather, tannic, not much fruit, some spice
Dry leather, tannic, not much fruit, some spice
Feb 24th, 2017This wine punches well above its weight. Need to get more
This wine punches well above its weight. Need to get more
Dec 27th, 2016