Charles Smith K Vintners The Beautiful Syrah 2017

- 95 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Anthony Mueller: „Dark purple to the core with a soft purple rim, the 2017 Syrah The Beautiful offers aromas of Walla Walla funk, with baked stones, stewed black fruit and lingering black spice tones with a hint of oak on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is expressive and pleasurable across the palate, showing impeccable balance and remaining slightly funky before ending with a remarkably long finish. Bravo!“

- 93 Punkte VINOUS, Stephen Tanzer: „Deep, bright red. Rich, musky aromas of raspberry, mocha, chocolate, balsamico and matcha tea. Very rich, thick, savory wine with serious intensity and tactile depth to ist erd and darker fruit flavors. No shortage of energy but utterly approachable and plush, with no rough edges. Mouthfilling but not heavy, this Syrah boasts a sound tannic spine for aging but os already very expressive. (made with 4% co-fermented Viognier)“

- 95 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: „Blackcurrants, sliced strawberries, cured meats, and dried herb notes all emerge from the 2017 Syrah The Beautiful Powerline Vineyard, and it shows a more seamless, elegant style that still carries considerable power and richness. Polished, nicely concentrated, and long, give it another 3-4 years if you can. This comes all from clone 470 of Syrah and was co-fermented with 3% Viognier.“

- 96 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „This has wonderful, leafy character with hints of chocolate, tobacco and berries. Full-bodied, but not heavy. Firm tannins and a spicy finish. Very complex. Eccentric. A touch of viognier gives it an edge. Drink now.“