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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.6 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 120 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Reblin on 4/21/2024 & rated 94 points: At this stage, the corks in these bottles are fragile -- be prepared for them to split or break. Ample sediment. Color is starting to change, still deep purple but with some brick around the edges. Fruit is softer but still full. Smooth and long-lasting finish. (136 views) | | | Tasted by #1 or #2? on 12/27/2023 & rated 95 points: i can't say i love the new world fruit bombs like i used to. i think that ship has sailed. but, when new world producers get it right, they are wines to behold. ...the royal city just does everything right. it packs all kinds of juicy fruit and heavyweight punch. but it's not flabby or over-the-top. there's fantastic depth, complexity and balance. up front, it's blackberry and blueberry fruit which segues into an interesting savoury (is that olive?) flavour on the back end. after all these years, this continues to shine. (286 views) | | | Tasted by OldHick95 on 12/18/2023 & rated 94 points: Blueberry pie, fresh ripe blackberries, plum and eucalyptus, and a hint of black olives. Quite aromatic. Less savory notes (tobacco, bacon fat) and more fruit forward. Enjoyable, but I enjoyed the earthy elements that were more pronounced two years ago. (343 views) | | | Tasted by johnnyo on 12/25/2022 & rated 88 points: Past its prime (751 views) | | | Tasted by Emmet2 on 9/19/2022 & rated 96 points: Outstanding. We opened and poured. At first we we underwhelmed but after about an hour it opened up and was wonderful . Had a 2014 at the same time and it was great straight away and then the 2006 improved and was better than the 2014. (823 views) | | | Tasted by Drankthewholebottle on 5/6/2022 & rated 100 points: Yeah it don’t get no better. (1103 views) | | | Tasted by #1 or #2? on 3/25/2022 & rated 95 points: kaboom! glass-staining dark purple black. massive fruity nose, like blackberry compote with all kinds of earthy, tarry and spicy notes in behind. texture is weighty, soft and round without ever being jammy. palate is both savoury and sweet all at once with secondary pepper and spice. new world syrah doesn’t get any better than this. (1041 views) | | | Tasted by Bob23 on 1/10/2022 & rated 94 points: So good. Deeep dark fruit, some syrah tang, still plenty of stuffing, but likely at apogee. Delicious. Drank with the National Championship on - Go Dawgs! (1289 views) | | | Tasted by hiker_guy on 7/14/2021: Last one from purchased lot upon release.
Rich, soft, complex and layered. Nicely aged and in a good place.
Popped and poured into glasses about 20 minutes before dinner. Needed a little more time but not much. Pretty much ready to drink.
Served with pork ribs done right. Fall off the bone tender with a hint of heat. Wine really worked well with it. (1259 views) | | | Tasted by OldHick95 on 5/29/2021 & rated 96 points: A wonderful combination of black raspberry, plum, bacon fat, and roasted meat flavors. Silky tannins. Smooth and elegant finish. Lighter in body than I expected. Reminds me of crispy duck breast with a blackberry sauce. (1133 views) | | | Tasted by SlimShaney on 4/6/2020 & rated 96 points: A very serious medicinal wine. Deeply concentrated solving dark matter mystery of the universe problems. (2078 views) | | | Tasted by FrançoisZ on 3/28/2020 & rated 98 points: Outstanding uniqueness . A strong perfume of grenade, black currant, pepper and incense over all. Very decadent, subtle although strong and intoxicating . The taste is just a follow up with a strong body and structure, and an added chocolate and licorice. Long and harmonious (1806 views) | | | Tasted by Radboy on 2/6/2020 & rated 96 points: Fabulous bottle of wine that has steadily improved with time. (1912 views) | | | Tasted by redhead6971 on 12/15/2019 & rated 94 points: Two hour decant. Color was purple and opaque with slow legs. On the nose black cherry, blackberry, and a medicinal note I cant’ quite get. On the palate, blackberries, prunes, plums and some oak, candied cherry and pomegranate way up front. Even after two hours was still a little reticent but finally started to o-en up with lots of blackberries, prunes and smooth tannins. Based on, what I’ve read seems bottle variance was quite substantial as my bottle, was pretty much pristine with a jet black cork at the end cap only. I had this with bone-in BBQ ribs with sweet potatoe fries and Tommy’s grilled veggies. Yum,yum. (1758 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 12/6/2019 & rated 89 points: Perhaps a bit past it’s prime. Raisins and plums with minimal spice and tannin. Medium finish that features black fruit. Drink now or forever hold your peace. (1692 views) | | | Tasted by danielbleier on 5/20/2018 & rated 95 points: really lovely, and not as overpowering as you might expect. Blackberry, black currant, and grilled meats. (2545 views) | | | Tasted by mebarry on 4/1/2018 & rated 95 points: The longer it was open, the more it opened up. Would suggest to decant 3-4 hours at least.
Not much nose but excellent flavors on the palette- dark stone fruit, espresso and slight hint of sea salt. Flavors were bold and stayed through finish. Outstanding example of WA Syrah. (2279 views) | | | Tasted by Reblin on 1/14/2018 & rated 95 points: Big, bold, delicious. Full, ripe fruit; long finish. Opened about 4 hours before drinking. (2271 views) | | | Tasted by Jay Hack on 7/1/2017 & rated 94 points: Real Wine with Real Food (Our House, White Plains): My last bottle of this wine was like a jack hammer to my forehead, but this has calmed down after an extra 8 years in the bottle. 3-1/2 hour decant with a second bottle into a large open mouthed glass pitcher. It has smoothed out but is still an oozing fruit monster, but a good monster at that. Not for the faint of heart, but I am not of the faint of heart. This wine is a simple gut check. If you are on the AFWE side of the aisle, STAY AWAY FROM THIS WINE. You might hurt yourself as you violently relieve yourself of all the flavors it puts into your mouth. However, if the idea of drinking a big red syrah with home ground lamb sliders with Ras el Hanout and other fresh ground spices, served wit a dollop of home made Tzatziki sauce does not cause you to run away with your tail between your legs, this is for you. (3505 views) | | | Tasted by Radboy on 12/26/2016 & rated 94 points: This is drinking really well and stood up with two '11 Cayuse Syrahs. (3601 views) | | | Tasted by hiker_guy on 8/2/2016: Initially the nose was very off putting. That blew off and the wine opened up nicely. Obviously WA in a lineup of mostly French Rhones. The palate was rich, complex and decently long. Not a 100 point wine for me but very nice. (3714 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 7/13/2016 & rated 94 points: A big boy wine full of jammy red flavors and lushness. A fruit bomb with nice balance and spice. Evaporated quickly as bottle emptied quickly. (3902 views) | | | Tasted by putter520 on 4/24/2016 & rated 94 points: Big wine. Decanted for an hour, served with steak. Perfect match. (3805 views) | | | Tasted by Curt Jacques on 1/8/2016 & rated 95 points: I'm not seeing this as a 100pt bottle as it was declared upon release, but it is a wonderful example of washington syrah. Fruit still shines with a lot of power up front, but the finish is and endless. Not that complex, but very enjoyable. Tannins are fully resolved. I don't see this improving more, I think its time to drink. Notes written after being open one hour. (3420 views) | | | Tasted by miker02 on 12/11/2015 & rated 92 points: Aired for about a half hour before drinking with dinner. Deep ruby color. Straight-forward strong fruit. Drinking well. Seems at or past its peak, so time to drink is now. (2801 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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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