
Syrah, "The Beautiful" 2016
K Vintners
Say my name! The Beautiful, that’s right! A sophisticated perfume of Asian spice, camphor, black olive, undergrowth that continues on the palate. Black fruit compote, campfire. Fresh and as long as a Swedish Midsummer night. Did I say beautiful? Yes, I did.
Country: |
USA |
Region: |
Walla Walla Valley |
Vineyard designation: |
Powerline Vineyard |
Vintage: |
2016 |
Wine type: |
Red |
Grape: |
96% Syrah co-fermented with 4% Viognier |
Size: |
750 mL |
Rating: |
98 |
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Aging: |
35% new French oak puncheons (17 months) |
Malolactic fermentation: |
Yes |
Viticulture: |
Sustainable |
Estate: |
Yes |
Alcohol percentage: |
14 |
Closure: |
Cork |
Case production: |
1135 |
Reviews
- "98 points. The 2016 Syrah The Beautiful Powerline Vineyard is stunning and one of the finest Syrahs in the vintage. Coming all from Clone 470, co-fermented with 3-4% Viognier in concrete tanks, and brought up in mostly neutral oak, it’s a rich, meaty, smoky, full-bodied Syrah that has classic Northern Rhône-like aromas of black olives, smoked meats, ground, earth, and dark fruits. With a stacked mid-palate and beautiful balance, it’s going to keep for 10-15 years. Maturity: 2019 - 2034." (Jeb Dunnuck)
- "96 points. A charmingly fragrant wine that has abundant red plums, swathed in white pepper and fine-ground spices. The palate is smooth, plump and supple with good weight and depth of flavor, finishing boldly in an assertive yet still supple mode. A blend of syrah and viognier. Drink over the next decade." (James Suckling)
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