K Vintners The Beautiful Syrah 2016 (750ML)

98 JD / 96 JS / 95 WA / 94 WS

Syrahs in the vintage. Coming all from Clone 470 [...], and brought up in mostly neutral oak, it’s a rich, meaty, smoky, full-bodied Syrah that has classic Northern Rhône-like aromas of black olives, smoked meats, ground, earth, and dark fruits. With a stacked mid-palate and beautiful balance, it’s going to keep for 10-15 years.” - Jeb Dunnuck

“A charmingly fragrant wine that has abundant red plums, swathed in white pepper and fine-ground spices. The palatte is smooth, plump and supple with good weight and depth of flavor, finishing boldly in an assertive yet still supple mode. A blend of Syrah and viognier. Drink over the next decade.” - James Suckling

The 2016 Syrah The Beautiful is rich and lush on the nose with an impressive core of sappy fruit, savory essence, olive tapenade and crushed violets. The full-bodied palate is generous and compelling with a robust yet velvety base that demonstrates elegance with power. The wine glides over the palate, connecting structuring tannins and supporting acidity to carry this wine for more than a decade. The wine ends with a long and drawn-out finish, with mineral tension and lingering spice tones on the aftertaste. Just 1,135 cases were produced. - AM, Wine Advocate

“This red combines harmony with personality, offering evocative blueberry, black olive, river stone and smokey bacon flavors that build toward the dynamic finish. Drink now through 2027.” - Wine Spectator