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.
A graceful clash between old world and new world. Roasted meats, cracked black pepper and wet leather hit the nose and palate.
A graceful clash between old world and new world. Roasted meats, cracked black pepper and wet leather hit the nose and palate.
Apr 20th, 2019
This was my contribution as I knew at least one other person present would enjoy it as much as I would. Not for the faint of heart, and certainly Cayuse-esque. Olive tapenade, funk and hoisin sauce on the nose. Very iron driven with spiced red fruit on the palate, with the finish turning more rich blackberry and potpourri like. This one has 5% Grenache Blanc in it instead of Viognier.
This was my contribution as I knew at least one other person present would enjoy it as much as I would. Not for the faint of heart, and certainly Cayuse-esque. Olive tapenade, funk and hoisin sauce on the nose. Very iron driven with spiced red fruit on the palate, with the finish turning more rich blackberry and potpourri like. This one has 5% Grenache Blanc in it instead of Viognier.
Mar 31st, 2019
Briny, straight funk, was too funky for most of the room. She thought it was one dimensional. I didn’t, liked the mouthfeel, thought there was some nice underlying fruit and herbal notes with black tea. I dug it, she did not.
Briny, straight funk, was too funky for most of the room. She thought it was one dimensional. I didn’t, liked the mouthfeel, thought there was some nice underlying fruit and herbal notes with black tea. I dug it, she did not.
Oct 16th, 2018
Damn this wine trips me out, crazy!!! Why pay so much for Cayuse , crushing it
Damn this wine trips me out, crazy!!! Why pay so much for Cayuse , crushing it
1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2014
This funk knocks my boots
This funk knocks my boots
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2014
Cote Rotie! Or is it St. Joseph? Either way, it's $50 and it tastes like expensive, decadent French wine that deserves rich rich food. I want a barrel.
Cote Rotie! Or is it St. Joseph? Either way, it's $50 and it tastes like expensive, decadent French wine that deserves rich rich food. I want a barrel.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2013
Smooth fruit and texture. Nose smacks you with intense minerality/funk/umami/olive,....
Smooth fruit and texture. Nose smacks you with intense minerality/funk/umami/olive,....
Jul 9th, 2017
Potpourri. Potpourri. Yes! Crushed flowers, strawberry, slight mesquite on the palate. Subtle acid & soft tannin. Best of northern rhone meets washington. Love it.
Potpourri. Potpourri. Yes! Crushed flowers, strawberry, slight mesquite on the palate. Subtle acid & soft tannin. Best of northern rhone meets washington. Love it.
Jan 21st, 2016