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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.5 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 62 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by markcic on 4/8/2024 & rated 93 points: Had not tried a bottle in almost 6 years and there has been a major improvement with the cellar aging. Opened two hours in advance of consumption. Dark fruit on the nose, the palate was dark berries, roasted red pepper, tobacco and spice. The finish was lengthy and very smooth. (310 views) | | | Tasted by mojotojo on 9/27/2023 & rated 96 points: Silky smooth, stunning Royal City Syrah. A knockout nose of raspberry, blueberry, spice, smoked meats, violets, olive tapenade, forest floor, lavendar ,and pepper. It gained power over about 45 minutes and then plateaued. Lush, velvety, sweet yet savory, with a nice minerality on the finish. This could only be a WA state Syrah and, honestly, it could only be K Vintner. The proverbial velvet glove. An amazing wine with 5-10 good years left but I'd say, Why Wait! (768 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 9/27/2023 & rated 95 points: Right on top of prior bottles. Nothing new to add. (889 views) | | | Tasted by caroleandjay on 9/18/2023 & rated 95 points: 45 minute standing aeration.
Bit murky, medium garnet, medium+ meniscus high viscosity
N - Clove. Definitely more savory than fruity at this stage. Black currant, blackberry, hint of cherry, chalk, licorice, mint and green herbs.
Palate settled more on the second glass.
Black currant, blackberry, licorice with a bit of chalk.
My conclusion is that there is no need to wait this long.
Dry, med+ body, Medium acid, fine/med tannins, pretty long finish but not super long, with less complexity on the P compared to the nose.
Still not sure how they make it this smooth year in and out. (796 views) | | | Tasted by Carl Rudbeck on 6/3/2023 & rated 95 points: Dark sparkling ruby with a tint of brown. A note of rubber to the nose with red berrys, pleasant and soft. Taste of whitenpepper, plum, red berrys possibly blackberrys. Long aftertaste with a sweet and sour sweets. (1031 views) | | | Tasted by jeffmudd on 11/3/2022 flawed bottle: Not the first time I’ve had a flawed 8-10 yr old WA Syrah. Beginning to think that WA Syrah’s drinking windowbdowsnt go much further then 7-8 yrs?? (1622 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 10/10/2022 & rated 95 points: I had two bottles of this wine shortly after I acquired it in 2017. Both were terrific. Then.....it got "lost" in my inventory. Just forgot about it. I was looking for a bottle to have with some friends that were coming over last night and noticed it. It is still drinking very well. Deep/dark/decadent. I will not let it get "lost" again. (1295 views) | | | Tasted by FruitFly on 6/1/2022 & rated 95 points: Hits turbo w/ fat rim of prime steam (w/ Tom Douglas rub w/ Love + a little Kidders butter flakes) (1598 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 5/30/2022 & rated 92 points: Dark color, good flavor, fragrant. Good finish lasting. Drink (1570 views) | | | Tasted by americanstorm on 8/22/2021 & rated 93 points: Very pretty nose of bright red sweet fruits. Pallet was more blue and black fruits with some pepper and spice. 30 min decant and then consumed over several more hours. Kept getting better and better adding layers of complexity. Nice mouthfeel and good finish. My wotn. Don't know it it is worth the 100+ price point but it is a very nice wine. I think it is a couple of years from peaking. 93 after 30 minutes 94+ after a couple of hours (2387 views) | | | Tasted by Shay.Aldriedge on 5/1/2021 & rated 94 points: I’m between a 94 and 95 here. I think this is slightly better than the 2010 I opened two years ago in that this showed more classical funk and savory notes.
I gave this an hour of slow ox and then decanted another 2+hrs. At pop and pour, not very expressive. Even after the hour of being open in the bottle it made such a difference and then absolutely exploded in the decanter. Floral, violets, potpourri, herbal spice, stemmy underripe black fruits all on the nose. Gained a touch of Syrah funk the longer it was open but stayed more between the fruit and stem inclusion side instead of going full on iron/smoked meat. So much up front fruit on the palate before a wall of mineral hits and takes everything down the mid palate on a wild ride. Peppercorn crusted black cherries, dark red and black berries, underripe red plum and really nice acidity to give it a nervy type profile. Alongside the 2014 Horsepower Tribe Syrah, this was more a caged animal yet still retained a wild factor. Then again, most wines are tame compared to Horsepower (just give them time...I’ve experienced how incredible they can be with age)! (2143 views) | | | Tasted by Alfaro on 8/22/2020 & rated 94 points: Impressive & not typical at all!! (2524 views) | | | Tasted by Blauweiss on 7/4/2020 & rated 90 points: Good wine, but not great. Fine sweet dark fruits, good acidity but lacking some balance, simply a bit too much for me. (2424 views) | | | Tasted by Anders T on 6/24/2020 & rated 93 points: Of course a very good wine but still a little disappointing. I think, for example, that The Cattle king 2013 and above all The Hidden Syrah 2013 was more to my liking when I tasted them some years ago. No, this evenings winner for Syrah wines became Shafer Relentles 2015.
93+. (2410 views) | | | Tasted by jeffmudd on 5/27/2020 & rated 94 points: Think it’s as good as its going to get, which is pretty darn good. (2179 views) | | | Tasted by KTelaak_Buffalo on 3/7/2020: I had such incredibly high expectations for these bottles and they were basically shut down and gave very little. Decanted and tried over and over throughout the evening. No rating. (2155 views) | | | Tasted by jrglm on 11/28/2019 & rated 94 points: Fantastic wine. Such a wonderfully layered and aromatic nose straightaway. Dark fruit, terroir, spice on the palate. The wine evolves in the glass and finishes with lingering subtlety. Drink this now or sit on it a while. It’ll be just fine. (2031 views) | | | Tasted by Quiet Lion on 11/9/2019 & rated 93 points: Pop and pour. Full-bodied, spicy Washington Syrah with candied fruit, youthful tannins, light minerality, and licorice on the palate. Not much funk at all and more of a crowd pleaser than previous vintages I've tried. (2117 views) | | | Tasted by akpace on 11/1/2019 & rated 93 points: Fine and refined (1869 views) | | | Tasted by chuckfr on 10/12/2019 & rated 96 points: Beautifully balanced wine. Went from very good to wow with a 30 min decant. (1865 views) | | | Tasted by gteran76 on 9/21/2019 & rated 93 points: Intriguing cinnamon notes in a medium body with soft tannins and decent finish. Doesn’t fell like a Syrah but it has good acidity and can go the distant easily... (1879 views) | | | Tasted by mikemboutiquewines on 8/4/2019 & rated 97 points: Really beautiful Syrah. Lighter in style and perfectly balanced! (1955 views) | | | Tasted by tmvedelago on 5/26/2019 & rated 97 points: Decanted for two hours. A full bodied, rich, ultra-smooth wine. And complex with a myriad of flavors. Dried fruit, earth, minerals, a touch of spice and camphor, and a bit of oak. Paired very well with an awesome rib eye. All in all an outstanding wine. (1993 views) | | | Tasted by G_H on 3/9/2019 & rated 96 points: Stunning wine, minerals, intense, rich and very very long! (2128 views) | | | Tasted by thefatheroftheyear on 2/12/2019 & rated 94 points: Wow. Just wow. This is the second bottle I’ve opened with the first in 2016. The wine is developing beautifully. Exploding with fruit, strawberries, boysenberry and melon. An interesting minerality and a perfect example of the progression of walla walla. Fantastic wine and can’t wait to try another bottle in another few years. (2150 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, Focus on Washington: Hot Times in the Desert (Nov 2016) (11/1/2016)
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Vinous, Focus on Washington: Hot Times in the Desert (Nov 2016) (11/1/2016)
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| K Vintners Producer websiteSyrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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