2007 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Rocks

Community Tasting Notes (56) Avg Score: 91.9 points

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  9/28/2019 - tomlee wrote: 95 Points

  Crimson in color. 14.4% ABV. Classic nose of red fruits, olive brine, blood and flowers. Medium body with exceptional acidity. Bold and concentrated. Well balanced with tremendous minerality. Cherries, olives, grilled meats, umami and cracked pepper on the palate. The finish is long and seamless. Stunning Syrah that embodies the very best characteristics of the Rocks District. Best over the next 1-3 years.

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  4/3/2019 - Ex-Ray Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Last bottle of '07 In the Rocks, the wine that started us on the Reynvaan bandwagon in 2009 from a small wine shop in Seattle. Last bottle, breaking our collection of every one of Reynvaan's syrahs since they started. The aroma is of a fully mature wine, with black raspberry, smoke, roasted meats, earth, touch of bacon, and toasty French oak. Very viscous, thick "legs". Full-bodied flavors, which build on the palate. Perfectly smooth and balanced, acidity just right, tannin very soft. A very long aftertaste, lingers for almost a minute, smoky dark fruits. Just a bit hot on the palate and aftertaste. Basically, this is an American version of Guigal's single vineyard wines, at a fraction of the price (I bought it in 2009 for $45 at a retail shop and have cellared it since). It will last several more years, but nothing's to be gained by holding it, so just drink and enjoy!
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  10/14/2018 - sophiesmom Likes this wine: 93 Points

  this was a beautiful example of Washington Syrah

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  8/30/2018 - caroleandjay Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Was this their first? Amazingly good if so. Aired for an hour and drank over the next four. Wonderful throughout - great texture, balanced and showed great fruit.

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  5/25/2018 - wineguy75 Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Peaking right now. Great fruit and baron funky qualities but not overpowering. Especially good 2nd night so go for long decant.

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