Rudius
Stoney Vine Vineyard Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
dark violet, prominent tears; plum, black olives, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, hint of smoke; dark fruit, savory quality, medium length, slightly peppery finish; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine tannins, 14.1% ABV; sourced from Sleight of Hand’s estate Stony Vine Vineyard located on Oregon side of Walla Walla Valley AVA in what is now called the Rocks District of the Milton-Freewater AVA, large basalt cobblestones; winery named after the wooden sword given to a gladiator when given his freedom by the emperor; $50
dark violet, prominent tears; plum, black olives, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, hint of smoke; dark fruit, savory quality, medium length, slightly peppery finish; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine tannins, 14.1% ABV; sourced from Sleight of Hand’s estate Stony Vine Vineyard located on Oregon side of Walla Walla Valley AVA in what is now called the Rocks District of the Milton-Freewater AVA, large basalt cobblestones; winery named after the wooden sword given to a gladiator when given his freedom by the emperor; $50
Feb 4th, 2021
This os surprisingly DYNAMITE!!! Blueberry, blackcherry, ripe...nose is leather, campfire, leftover bacon, smoky with an amazing aftertaste. Different than a Northern Rhone as it has a little more alcohol, little more ripe...but damn, the aromatics...i crave it...
This os surprisingly DYNAMITE!!! Blueberry, blackcherry, ripe...nose is leather, campfire, leftover bacon, smoky with an amazing aftertaste. Different than a Northern Rhone as it has a little more alcohol, little more ripe...but damn, the aromatics...i crave it...
Feb 15th, 2019
Could almost give this a 10 just for aromatics. The high pH issue you always hear about with the Rocks district does make this seems a little soft on the palate, but plenty of drinkers will dig that.
Could almost give this a 10 just for aromatics. The high pH issue you always hear about with the Rocks district does make this seems a little soft on the palate, but plenty of drinkers will dig that.
May 27th, 2016
By far the best Rudius I've had.
Sometimes you're feeling loquacious and sometimes not. As such, see above.
Oh. And I love the Coravin
By far the best Rudius I've had.
Sometimes you're feeling loquacious and sometimes not. As such, see above.
Oh. And I love the Coravin
Well then. Still on the WA train!
If there were some magical continuum of wine, this is immediately to the left of hyper extracted Pinot Noir. I don't know that it would be accurate to call it a Pinot-lovers Syrah, but I'll go with that anyway.
Well then. Still on the WA train!
If there were some magical continuum of wine, this is immediately to the left of hyper extracted Pinot Noir. I don't know that it would be accurate to call it a Pinot-lovers Syrah, but I'll go with that anyway.
Lighter bodied for a Sarah and extremely drinkable.
Lighter bodied for a Sarah and extremely drinkable.
Oct 6th, 2016
