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Syrah The Hidden, K Vintners 2013

RegionU.S.A.
Subregion U.S.A. > Washington
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietySyrah

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Tasting Notes

Reminding me of a Northern Rhone Syrah from the Le Meal lieu-dit on Hermitage Hill, the 2013 Syrah The Hidden Northridge Vineyard comes entirely from the Northridge Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, was fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged in mostly neutral oak. It offers thrilling notes of black raspberries, toasted bread, caramelized meats and licorice in a full-bodied, ultra-pure, supple, incredibly sexy style. Possessing building, fine tannin, it needs a lengthy decant if drinking anytime soon, but this utterly seamless, perfectly balanced beauty will offer upward of two decades of overall longevity. These latest releases from Charles Smith check in at the top of the pyramid and are flat out incredible wines that I wish every reader could taste.

97
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate (225), June 2016
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