Reynvaan Family Vineyards
In the Rocks Syrah
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Standout bottle from Reynvaan at almost 13yrs. I’ve really enjoyed their syrahs with 10+yrs on them.
95 Syrah/ 5 viognier (co-ferment). Essentially Reynvaan’s version of Cayuse’s Cailloux (both co-fermenting a splash of Viognier).
Lots of experience with these but this bottle just had a little bit “more” of everything. Consumed from bottle over the course of a couple hours before corking and consuming the second half the next day. Immediate “Rocks district” funk aromatically (not quite Cayuse-level funk, but close)…green herbal crunch, olive, dark florals. The mid-palate and finish are the stars…so much complexity in flavor (smoked meat, peppered rhubarb and blackberries, stems) wrapped in a beautifully elegant profile. Oak has faded away and acidity carries it beautifully. Whereas Cayuse wines stay sanguine, savory and herbal all the way through, this has a lifted, perfumed and balanced (fruit and herbs) finish that is eerily reminiscent of Guigal’s La Turque. Best Reynvaan I’ve had.
I really liked this on day one but loved it on day two (score reflecting day two). This is at the pinnacle of its window, so don’t miss it.
Standout bottle from Reynvaan at almost 13yrs. I’ve really enjoyed their syrahs with 10+yrs on them.
95 Syrah/ 5 viognier (co-ferment). Essentially Reynvaan’s version of Cayuse’s Cailloux (both co-fermenting a splash of Viognier).
Lots of experience with these but this bottle just had a little bit “more” of everything. Consumed from bottle over the course of a couple hours before corking and consuming the second half the next day. Immediate “Rocks district” funk aromatically (not quite Cayuse-level funk, but close)…green herbal crunch, olive, dark florals. The mid-palate and finish are the stars…so much complexity in flavor (smoked meat, peppered rhubarb and blackberries, stems) wrapped in a beautifully elegant profile. Oak has faded away and acidity carries it beautifully. Whereas Cayuse wines stay sanguine, savory and herbal all the way through, this has a lifted, perfumed and balanced (fruit and herbs) finish that is eerily reminiscent of Guigal’s La Turque. Best Reynvaan I’ve had.
I really liked this on day one but loved it on day two (score reflecting day two). This is at the pinnacle of its window, so don’t miss it.
Omg what a Syrah - this was stretching and bending and totally change every time I sipped - the smell was a delightful funk - I thought it was fantastic- @David L you are a master of knowledge and a gentleman of the highest order of fun regarding life and wine- Bravo sir and thank you
Omg what a Syrah - this was stretching and bending and totally change every time I sipped - the smell was a delightful funk - I thought it was fantastic- @David L you are a master of knowledge and a gentleman of the highest order of fun regarding life and wine- Bravo sir and thank you
2 people found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2018
Star of the lineup was the in the rocks Syrah. Cool climate and a dead ringer Clape Cornas. This wine was hauntingly good. It helped that Mike Reynvaan served it to me 😄
Star of the lineup was the in the rocks Syrah. Cool climate and a dead ringer Clape Cornas. This wine was hauntingly good. It helped that Mike Reynvaan served it to me 😄
1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2015
The funk is real in this one. Awesome.
The funk is real in this one. Awesome.
Nov 29th, 2020
Battle of the Walla Walla Valley Syrahs: 2011 No Girls and 2013 Reynvaan “The Contender.” The Reynvaan is a bit lighter both in color and body with a nose of mocha espresso. The No Girls has that olive tapenade thing going which never fails to please. Both great expressions of the Valley.
Battle of the Walla Walla Valley Syrahs: 2011 No Girls and 2013 Reynvaan “The Contender.” The Reynvaan is a bit lighter both in color and body with a nose of mocha espresso. The No Girls has that olive tapenade thing going which never fails to please. Both great expressions of the Valley.
Nov 26th, 2017
Dirty, stank and dank. Like having sex on a dumpster in August behind a Chinese restaurant in an alley inAugust. So worth it!
Dirty, stank and dank. Like having sex on a dumpster in August behind a Chinese restaurant in an alley inAugust. So worth it!
Mar 4th, 2017
Raspberry, with olive, mushroom and bacon fat. A long, smoky finish. Lush, creamy and supple. A WS Top 100.
Raspberry, with olive, mushroom and bacon fat. A long, smoky finish. Lush, creamy and supple. A WS Top 100.
Feb 19th, 2017
Loads of bacon fat and blackberry. Black tea and wet earth with a tinge of chocolate and raspberry syrup. The finish is long with supple tannins and notes of graphite and smoke. Still young. This is a 10-15 year wine.
Loads of bacon fat and blackberry. Black tea and wet earth with a tinge of chocolate and raspberry syrup. The finish is long with supple tannins and notes of graphite and smoke. Still young. This is a 10-15 year wine.
Feb 19th, 2017