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2017 Reynvaan In the Hills Syrah

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September 10, 2023 - $47

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...tones of barbecue smoke pit, olive tapenade, black raspberry, worn leather and black pepper. Medium-bodied but full of flavor...jam-packed with seductive red floral tones, mixed berry chutney and applewood-smoked bacon with high toned red fruit essence... has serious wow factor!... Bravo!

94Jeb Dunnuck

...offers a more rounded, opulent, softer style...lots of meaty dark fruits, toasted spice, leather, and chocolate aromas and flavors...beautiful, fleshy, classy...

93Wine Spectator

Expressive and handsomely polished, with raspberry, orange peel and smoky beef flavors that build structure toward refined tannins.

91+ Stephen Tanzer

Wild, rocky aromas of dried currant, crushed stone, black pepper, licorice, briny black olive tapenade and okra pickles...savory flavors of black raspberry, black pepper and crushed rock...hints of wild mint and menthol--and a note of apricot from the Viognier--adding lift and verve. Very fine-grained and smooth, with an element of umami richness... Finishes with piquant suggestions of iodine and olive and sneaky subtle persistence.

17Jancis Robinson

Impressive nose...lovely violet and dried fig note. Lovely peppery snap on the palate and floral notes – a ripe and glycerol feel but has layers of fruit and spice. Very attractive...elegant and fleshy.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.