Saviah Cellars
The Funk Estate Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
The 2017 ‘The Funk Estate’ Syrah is a sensational follow up to the downright scintillating 2016 bottling by Richard Funk. The nose captivates the senses with Umami and seaweed character that meld with charcuterie, green olive tapenade and suggestions of blackberry cobbler. The palate is wonderfully textured with layers of huckleberry and blackberry compote that march with black tea, exotic spices, meat drippings and Umami. Soft, generous and showing outstanding length, this is simply a complete wine that has amazing elegance, texture and true Rocks terroir. This is truly remarkable in its youth, so why wait? Drink 2020-2028- 95
The 2017 ‘The Funk Estate’ Syrah is a sensational follow up to the downright scintillating 2016 bottling by Richard Funk. The nose captivates the senses with Umami and seaweed character that meld with charcuterie, green olive tapenade and suggestions of blackberry cobbler. The palate is wonderfully textured with layers of huckleberry and blackberry compote that march with black tea, exotic spices, meat drippings and Umami. Soft, generous and showing outstanding length, this is simply a complete wine that has amazing elegance, texture and true Rocks terroir. This is truly remarkable in its youth, so why wait? Drink 2020-2028- 95
May 12th, 2020The Viognier is still quite evident on the nose and palate. This wine might be a perfect intro to the Rocks for those that aren’t familiar because it is funky, but not super funky. The tannins are smooth and reposed, the red fruit notes are subdued at this point and spicy notes, bacon fat and subtle dried fig And tobacco notes are brilliantly balanced. This is a wine you have to take time to appreciate. Yum!!!
The Viognier is still quite evident on the nose and palate. This wine might be a perfect intro to the Rocks for those that aren’t familiar because it is funky, but not super funky. The tannins are smooth and reposed, the red fruit notes are subdued at this point and spicy notes, bacon fat and subtle dried fig And tobacco notes are brilliantly balanced. This is a wine you have to take time to appreciate. Yum!!!
May 9th, 2020The 2016 ‘The Funk Estate’ is a stunning new wine by superstar winemaker Richard Funk of Saviah Cellars. Chosen to co-ferment 4% Viognier with Syrah, this immediately entices with bright citrus blossom aromatics that combine with the deep dark fruits, green olive, bacon fat and horse manure aromatics that all shine brightly in unison. Soft, round and generous, there is a seamless quality to this wine that is apparent. Black tea, clove, cigar ash, Umami, red cherry puree and suggestions of wild blackberry cordial all marvelously combine in this utterly thrilling palate. I really enjoy this sensational Syrah at this stage in its development, and my feeling is there is no reason to cellar it for more than another seven years. Drink 2019-2026- 96
The 2016 ‘The Funk Estate’ is a stunning new wine by superstar winemaker Richard Funk of Saviah Cellars. Chosen to co-ferment 4% Viognier with Syrah, this immediately entices with bright citrus blossom aromatics that combine with the deep dark fruits, green olive, bacon fat and horse manure aromatics that all shine brightly in unison. Soft, round and generous, there is a seamless quality to this wine that is apparent. Black tea, clove, cigar ash, Umami, red cherry puree and suggestions of wild blackberry cordial all marvelously combine in this utterly thrilling palate. I really enjoy this sensational Syrah at this stage in its development, and my feeling is there is no reason to cellar it for more than another seven years. Drink 2019-2026- 96
1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2019
Represents the rocks region very well.
Represents the rocks region very well.
Oct 8th, 2016
I brought it. Needs a few years but tasty already.
I brought it. Needs a few years but tasty already.
Jun 28th, 2014
