
Syrah, "Cattle King" 2015
K Vintners
A powerhouse. The quintessential fist in a velvet glove. Blackberry undergrowth, tanned leather, tar and tobacco. Cool fireplace. Not for lack of wordsâ¦..a perfect wine.
Country: |
USA |
Region: |
Yakima Valley |
Appellation/ava: |
Snipes Mountain |
Vineyard designation: |
Upland Vineyard |
Vintage: |
2015 |
Wine type: |
Wine - Red |
Grape: |
100% Syrah |
Size: |
750 mL |
Rating: |
100 |
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Aging: |
50% new, 50% neutral puncheons (20 months) |
Malolactic fermentation: |
Yes |
Viticulture: |
Sustainable |
Alcohol percentage: |
14.5 |
Closure: |
Cork |
Case production: |
612 |
Reviews
- "100 points. Another off the charts effort is the 2015 Syrah Cattle King Upland Vineyard, which is also saturated purple/black in color. Possessing a more backward, yet insanely pure bouquet of crème de cassis, black fruits, smoked earth, graphite, and violets, it"s beautifully concentrated, has no hard edges, thrilling purity, and a gorgeous, layered, awesome, multi-dimensional style. It needs short-term cellaring but is a monumental wine from Washington. Maturity: 2020 - 2032." (Jeb Dunnuck)
- "95 points. The 2015 Syrah Cattle King is deep and brooding, unfurling in the glass with notes of crème de cassis, plum preserve, incense and burning embers. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and layered, with a deep core of concentrated fruit that conceals a chassis of fine-grained but abundant tannins that only assert themselves on the finish. Though it's more powerful than The Beautiful, Cattle King isn't as complex, multifaceted or graceful, but it's a very persuasive Washington Syrah in its own right. Drink date: 2018 - 2033." (Wine Advocate)
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