Reynvaan, Unnamed Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Reynvaan · Walla Walla Valley › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
94
/100
Reviews
20
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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93.7
Avg Score
98
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Taster #6868
· Jan 10, 2023
93/100
big and meaty. nice long finish.
2009 vintage
Taster #4932
· May 13, 2021
I recall enjoying this, but unfortunately didn't take (or recall) more detailed notes. Looking forward to some different Reynvaans from 2010+ which I have yet to try.
2009 vintage
Taster #0527
· Aug 12, 2020
95/100
Coravin # 1 - for the first 30 mins strong Cayuse sulfur funk that blows off for the most part. Pure blueberry compote, mellow tannins and a touch of earth. Delicious.
2009 vintage
Taster #9964
· Mar 25, 2020
98/100
Last bottle of this wine and vintage, but probably the best we've had! Dark garnet, very slight brown at the edges. Fully mature. Deep, dark, earthy aromas, burnt wood, roasted meat. Full body, very round and smooth, blackberry flavors with French oak. No significant tannin. Soft long aftertaste, slightly hot on the finish. This is at its peak, no need to age it further, but it should hold for several more years. We liked it better than a 2010 Bionic …
2009 vintage
Taster #8675
· Dec 23, 2019
This is perfect now. Big fruit, Smokey aftertaste. Very smooth, but starting to lose some of its tannins. I'm going to drink my last one this year before it's too late
2009 vintage
Taster #7234
· Oct 11, 2019
95/100
Earthy nose of cedar, tobacco, cigar box and dried cherry. Beautiful balanced, spice and dried fruits. Pomegranate. Could pass for a good young côte-rôte. Nice acidity. I want more.
2009 vintage
Taster #7444
· Jul 28, 2019
Disappointing
2009 vintage
Taster #6521
· Jul 3, 2019
93/100
Wonderful. Remarkable nose, smashingly good fruit. The finish is a bit truncated though.
2009 vintage
Taster #2856
· Sep 21, 2018
96/100
Awesome - blind, this could be a LaLa côté rôtie from Guigal. Bacon and blueberry. This is why I love Syrah!
2009 vintage
Taster #3755
· Apr 21, 2018
93/100
Still tight and grippy after a two hour decant. Patience will be rewarded.
2009 vintage
Taster #0783
· Mar 1, 2018
95/100
Wow, this wine blew me away. I had it like six years ago and liked it, but, wow, time has done wonders for this Syrah. I decanted it for an hour and then sipped all day, and it just got better and better. Smells like so many different meats (salami, pepperoni, grilled lamb) over top of blueberry and roasted plum, and I get notes of black pepper glaze, graphite and violets. Rich and velvety texture, full but fresh with medium …
2009 vintage
Taster #6521
· Nov 25, 2017
92/100
Delicious and in peak form.
2009 vintage
Taster #8397
· Apr 29, 2017
92/100
Delicious and funky
2009 vintage
Taster #2428
· Jan 15, 2017
92/100
Rich funky with lots of earth, spice, bacon and funk going on on the nose. Had old world types of characteristics and good meaty dark fruit
2009 vintage
Taster #2428
· Nov 15, 2016
94/100
Had opened for 5 hours and had great meaty nose with lots of spice and black pepper. Tons of blueberry, pepper and meat and rich finish
2009 vintage
Taster #1240
· Nov 14, 2016
Took a little bit to really come to life. Had decanted for an hour, and wish I had given it 3+. Once it came together smelled like Bacon, blood, Black Pepper with just a hint of Blackberries. Tasted very old-world, but the alcohol shows through at almost 15%. Very good wine, likely still need another 5-10 years
2009 vintage
Taster #7311
· Sep 7, 2016
94/100
This wine is drinking excellent now. At least an hour of decanting is recommended. Texture: smooth, silky, and full bodied. Dark berry with a sweet herbal finish on the nose. Blueberry-Pommegranite on tongue with herbal notes. The almost 15% ABV shows itself with a comforting warm ending.
2009 vintage
Taster #9964
· Jul 16, 2016
95/100
Medium garnet, very slight brown at the edges. Fully mature. Deep, dark, earthy aromas, burnt wood, roasted meat. Medium-full body, very round and smooth, blackberry flavors with French oak. No significant tannin. Soft long aftertaste, slightly hot on the finish. This is at its peak, no need to age it further, but it should hold for several more years. Ric
2009 vintage
Taster #4473
· Mar 31, 2016
92/100
Really opened up after a hour in the decanter
2009 vintage
Taster #8279
· Dec 28, 2015
92/100
Nose has meaty and earthy aromas with a hint of sawdust. Layers of red fruit with black tea, meat, and salty notes. Dark fruit with loads of minerals, peppery notes, and hints of red cherry form the finish. Less oaky than the "On the Rocks" from the same year.
2009 vintage
Taster #1624
· Dec 28, 2015
94/100
Rich plums and currants. Finishes with a meaty core that gives way to a long herbal tail.
2009 vintage
Taster #4641
· Dec 7, 2015
92/100
Decanted for 2 plus hours, after which it was lovely. Nose phenomenal. At first palate didn't live up, but over time loved it.
2009 vintage
Taster #4632
· Nov 6, 2015
Funky with tar, orange peel, earth, mineral and subtle red fruit. Gained complexity and enjoyability over air time. Weird and fascinating wine. Not scored due to lack of experience with Rocks terroir.
2009 vintage
Taster #0855
· Sep 8, 2015
93/100
Clear rocks terrior. Big and slightly rough around the edges. PDQ93+
2009 vintage
Taster #1624
· Sep 6, 2015
93/100
plums cherries with a hint of cola on the finish
2009 vintage