Reynvaan Family Vineyards
The Contender Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
My first Reynvaan and I had high expectations. I poured this directly after the M.C.K. by K Vintners and it was a contrast of New World Syrah. While the M.C.K. was a black pepper bomb, this was a lavender bomb. The copious amount of lavender, was accompanied by soft blue fruits and grilled meat. For me, a step up from the M.C.K. in terms of refinement but not to the level of what I’ve experienced lately by the New World Syrahs from Christopher Tynan, and similarly far from what I expect from the great Syrahs from the Northern Rhône. Compared to the former, it lacked the complexity, power and structure. Compared to the latter, it lacked the nuance, verve and sense of place. A very good wine....but hard to justify the tariff IMO.
My first Reynvaan and I had high expectations. I poured this directly after the M.C.K. by K Vintners and it was a contrast of New World Syrah. While the M.C.K. was a black pepper bomb, this was a lavender bomb. The copious amount of lavender, was accompanied by soft blue fruits and grilled meat. For me, a step up from the M.C.K. in terms of refinement but not to the level of what I’ve experienced lately by the New World Syrahs from Christopher Tynan, and similarly far from what I expect from the great Syrahs from the Northern Rhône. Compared to the former, it lacked the complexity, power and structure. Compared to the latter, it lacked the nuance, verve and sense of place. A very good wine....but hard to justify the tariff IMO.
May 2nd, 2020
Admittedly not a huge white wine drinker, this may change that. On the nose this fantastic bouquet of honeysuckle crushed rocks with green apple skin and a mineral undertone. Such a crisp lip smacking wine when you take a sip. This is a perfect summer hot ass day wine it’s insanely refreshing and delicious. Will have to find more
Admittedly not a huge white wine drinker, this may change that. On the nose this fantastic bouquet of honeysuckle crushed rocks with green apple skin and a mineral undertone. Such a crisp lip smacking wine when you take a sip. This is a perfect summer hot ass day wine it’s insanely refreshing and delicious. Will have to find more
Mar 11th, 2019
