2021 Reynvaan ‘Stonessence’ Syrah

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OB99 This 100% varietal wine comes from the In The Rocks Vineyard. Always a barrel selection the nose is unabashedly stony, screaming terroir. Once on the mouth this comes off incredible elegant, yet being very broad shoulders. Fleshy and fresh with a fantastic underlying tension, this is dark and decadent Syrah that shows a literal cornucopia of flavors and aromatics. Asian spices, black olive tapenade and suggestions of black licorice parade with salted meats, roasted figs, menthol and wet stone. This is right up there with the finest Stonessence bottling that I have ever tasted. Drink 2023-2035

DEC98 Sourced from the estate’s In the Rocks vineyard, this penetrating Syrah displays the haunting perfume of the Rocks District (which lies in Oregon), while the wine itself is made in Washington state. Undulating blackberry and blueberry flavours are tinged with blood, iodine and ash. Powerful yet focused, freshly balanced with a finish that lingers on the bitter edges of quinine and olive pit. Made with 15% whole clusters vinified in stainless steel and matured for 18 months in both new puncheons and neutral oak.

JD97 The 2021 Syrah Stonessence is gorgeous, and certainly up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Ripe blue fruits, red plums, peppery herbs, lavender, and some meaty notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a supple, elegant, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. This powerful yet seamless, elegant Syrah will shine for at least 15 years.

WS96 Impeccably structured and polished, with deep and detailed blackberry and raspberry flavors accented by river stone, savory meat and tapenade as this builds richness and tension toward big but refined tannins. Drink now through 2035. 440 cases made.