K Vintners 2019 'The Beautiful' Syrah, Walla Walla Valley

K Vintners 2019 'The Beautiful' Syrah, Walla Walla Valley

Item Number: 23189

UPC: 0-184745100024

Country: USA
Region: Washington
Sub Region: Columbia Valley
Appellation/AVA: Walla Walla Valley
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Powerline Estate Vineyard
Vintage: 2019
Grape(s): 96% Syrah / 4% Viognier
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Elevation: 1,200 feet

Vineyard Notes: Sourced 100% from the Powerline Estate Vineyard. Charles planted the 38-acre estate vineyard in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley. The soils are well-drained with cobblestone river rocks and underlying layers of sand and gravel deposits, allowing vines to develop very deep and strong roots. The deep sand and silt below the stones bring a great purity to the grapes, while high elevations keep acids high, producing very well-balanced wines with remarkable complex characters.

Farming Notes: All vineyards are sustainably farmed, following organic principles. Zero pesticides, zero herbicides and zero adjuncts are used. Harvest is manual.

Winemaking Notes: 1.9 tons per acre. 100% whole cluster fermentation co-fermented in concrete tank with native yeast, 45 days on skins. 18 months aged on lees in 40% new French oak puncheons. Bottled from gross lees, unfined and unfiltered. Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: Absolutely stunning. Generous, graceful and dynamic. Black cherry, blueberry, grapefruit peel, and black olive pulls you deeper, accented by deep dark rose, dried herbs and black tea with a touch of crushed stone.

Reviews

  • Jeb Dunnuck
    Rating: 95 (7/8/2022)
    The 2019 Syrah The Beautiful comes from the Powerline Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley and is 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that saw 50% new French oak. It's another classic, slightly Northern Rhône-like effort offering darker cherry and currant fruits as well as some iron, tapenade, and peppery herb aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, concentrated, and seamless, it has ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length.
  • Vinous
    Rating: 93 (5/1/2023)
    The 2019 Syrah The Beautiful is gorgeous, dusty and floral with dried black cherries and tangerine aromas. Soft textured upon entry, this gains energy as a jucy wave of acidity lifts its ripe wild berry fruits. The 2019 finishes fresh and only lightly tannic, with pretty raspberry and cherry tones that linger.