Reynvaan Family Vineyards
Foothills Reserve Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
I have been fortunate enough to recently sample the 2013 and 2014 editions of this wine over the past several months from my personal collection. A deeper shade of purple than the ‘In The Rocks’ the 2012 ‘Foothills Reserve’ shows menthol tones that combine with shades of cigar box, blackberry compote, and bacon fat tones that all take shape in the glass. The palate is very elegant with a light vein of salinity that runs through the core of dark fruits alongside, citrus rind, flinty and minty undertones. The length and elegance of this wine is apparent as this is drinking beautifully now and has another five plus years to go. Drink 2020-2025- 94
I have been fortunate enough to recently sample the 2013 and 2014 editions of this wine over the past several months from my personal collection. A deeper shade of purple than the ‘In The Rocks’ the 2012 ‘Foothills Reserve’ shows menthol tones that combine with shades of cigar box, blackberry compote, and bacon fat tones that all take shape in the glass. The palate is very elegant with a light vein of salinity that runs through the core of dark fruits alongside, citrus rind, flinty and minty undertones. The length and elegance of this wine is apparent as this is drinking beautifully now and has another five plus years to go. Drink 2020-2025- 94
Nov 9th, 2020
A very distinct earthy from foothills in the sun Matt reynvanne is the winemaker and they have Christophe from cayuse is the consultant and this is 100 % varietal and they use around 20% new oak very barnyard and dried aged meaty with light smoky notes dark plum and planted in 2005 and the first release was. 2009 they only use estate fruit very complex bouquet of aromas. Thick and viscous on the tongue with a host of dark berry plum fruit a node peppery spice and dried floral and savory herbs on the finish. Finish 50+ most excellent.
A very distinct earthy from foothills in the sun Matt reynvanne is the winemaker and they have Christophe from cayuse is the consultant and this is 100 % varietal and they use around 20% new oak very barnyard and dried aged meaty with light smoky notes dark plum and planted in 2005 and the first release was. 2009 they only use estate fruit very complex bouquet of aromas. Thick and viscous on the tongue with a host of dark berry plum fruit a node peppery spice and dried floral and savory herbs on the finish. Finish 50+ most excellent.
Aug 16th, 2014
The nose is not shy. Spice, earth, bloody meat
The nose is not shy. Spice, earth, bloody meat
May 16th, 2015
