Proper, Estate Syrah, Walla Walla Valley

Appearance - clear, Deep minus, ruby. Nose - fresh, Lucious, wonderful. It’s ripe, pure, red and black berries. Has been open about 2 hours but even upon open it had a nice nose. Intoxicating now. Jammy. Brine. Italian seasonings. Fresh. Salinity. Palate - delicious. Medium body. Tannins are medium minus and the only reason why I think it’s a wine to enjoy now versus hoping it will age into something better. Alcohol is medium. Well integrated. Acidity is medium. It’s …

2023 vintage

Red fruit, tobacco, olive and lavender on the nose. Palate has deep multi layered intense and savory profile. Red and black fruits, meaty and savory profile with light bacon, olive and herb de provence. Silky smooth tannins, full bodied, long bramble, herb and saline finish.

2023 vintage

This bottle wasn't stored very well, but it was drinking quite well. Blackberry, black raspberry, cherry, flowers, aged oak, olive brine, earth, and herbs on the nose. Blackberries, black cherries, saline, earth, aged oak, incense, and herbs on the palate. Decent acidity (wish there was more), integrated tannins, med-long finish. Full body. I had to double-check the label to see if it was from The Rock region, because it doesn't have that funk. That said, it's a pretty nice rendition …

2013 vintage

Dark fruits with pepper, olive and nice finish

2012 vintage

First proper I've had that was a bit past. Didn't need the 45 minute decant. Was an auction purchase. Clear, deep purple with medium meniscus and high vicosity. N - Cherry, black currant, blackberry. Smoked meats, salami and Asphalt. P - of Black cherry, date, black currant, soil, salami, old leather. Perhaps this was out of acid. Still full bodied.

2013 vintage

Power, not meaty. Delicious. 45 min decant. Clear deep purple with medium meniscus and high viscosity. Dark fruit primary on nose with crushed gravel. P full bodied with black currant, blackberry, plum and a bit of fig. Baking spices, coffee, gravel and tomato leaf all work in.

2013 vintage

Pop and pour. In an excellent place. On the nose:.floral notes and black raspberry with olive brine and cabbage accents. On the palate: good acidity, blackberry, olive tapenade, soft herbs and completely attenuated tannin. At peak?

2013 vintage

Huh, had one more btl of this, and it is in an excellent place. Opened three days ago and has been in the fridge overnight since. On the nose: some rocks funk, cola, olive brine, black raspberry. On the palate: lovely density and good acidity. Attenuated tannin on the finish, but this btl was still going very strong after several days open. Yum!

2012 vintage

Decanted for about an hour and a half; maybe it could have used more. I think the wine is technically correct but maybe just not my style. I was hoping for more “Rocks” savouriness; this was more on the sweet and fruity side of Syrah, especially on the nose: ripe cherry, slick oak, slight coffee grounds note. Definitely new world. Palate is a bit more savory but still fairly ripe and fruity with more ripe cherries, slight seaweed and mushroom …

2013 vintage

Dark rich fruit with some funk, pepper and bacon

2013 vintage

Yep, still freaking amazing QPR wine. Baby Cayuse still comes to mind.

2012 vintage

Decanted 30 mins, got meatier with time. Clear, deep purple with medium meniscus and high viscosity. Nose a mix of fruit and savory. Raspberry, blueberry, blackberry and plum. Vanilla an menthol early, tomato leaf and olive a bit later. Palate a bit less complex but integrated and lovely. Full bodied. Fine/Med+ tannins with long finish. Continued to smooth out over the course of a few hours.

2013 vintage

My first Proper. Quite good. Nose was less powerful than expected - just hints of cherry, plum, licorice menthol and slate. Palate was more powerful and complex than expected. Cherry and Blueberry transition to lighter fruit in multiple layers. Licorice and Menthol are present but secondary. Med+ Body with balanced acid and tannins still present. Long finish. Delicious and drinking very well at this point.

2012 vintage

Decanted 1 hr. No sign of fading.

2012 vintage

Decanted about 2 hours. Rocks funk, raw meat, pepper maybe a little vanilla notes. Drinking very well right now.

2013 vintage

Pop and pour. Notes from day 2 open. On the nose: gamey wild cherry, blackberry, rocks funk, heady, but totally what I was looking for. On the palate: blackberry liqueur, olive brine, soft heat and black pepper: excellent density, but acidity could be a bit sharper. On the finish: soft tannin, chalky blackberry, a touch of heat. An excellent btl, and drinking very well now.

2013 vintage

Smooth, resolved, one of my favorite vintages from Proper.

2012 vintage

Medium to full body, resolved, drink now-2021.

2012 vintage

Decant 1 hr. Fully resolved, full body, drink now-2021.

2013 vintage

Went out on a good note: this was the best showing of a proper wine I have ever had. On the nose:slightly charred bacon fat, sweet black raspberry, vanilla cola, just chock-full-of aroma. On the palate, soft acidity, but paired well with our vegan chili, dense blackberry, vanilla cream soda, soft tannin on the juicy finish. Great vintage, and a fantastic endpoint to the 2012s. Day 2: In the refrigerator overnight. This is mildly oxidized today, and not nearly as …

2012 vintage

Figured 5 years in the cellar was long enough. Tons of sediment at the end, but actually light-bodied for a WW Syrah. Maybe because it is a little early for the rocks emphasis that has consumed that AVA. Still fruity and delicious, with medium finish.

2012 vintage

This is a wine that drinks way beyond its price point. Black fruit, rocks funk and iodine on the nose. Medium plus body, black cherry and kirsch flavors, good peppery feel in the mouth and on the finish. Strong smoke or tar component that is just sexy. Integrated and enjoyable. On a night I also drank a spectacular 2007 Chateau de Beaucastel, this wine more than held its own. And that’s impressive.

2012 vintage

Corked

2013 vintage

Lovely: rocks funk, vanilla, cola, black raspberry, olive brine on the nose. On the palate, good acidity, more black.raspberry, spice, cola. Soft tannin on the finish, which shows a bit of cola and prune. Yum.

2012 vintage

P&P. I think this one might have seen some higher heat...wine had pushed up to the top of the cork and the flavors were slightly stewed. Drank half of the bottle on day 1 and it was pretty darn good, with black plum fruit, some tobacco and pepper flavors. Day 2 it was a stewed fruit mess...not drinkable at all after spending the night in a capped 375 ml. Drink now - 2023.

2013 vintage

Strong notes of bacon, smoked meats and blackberry. Some salinity on the palate. Medium finish

2013 vintage

This is a favorite of mine from Washington state esp at the price point and also a favorite for some of our family members so an easy wine to choose to bring. It's got that more rocks style syrah so a bit more brine and all of that. To be honest even with the few years of age can't really tell much. But it's drinking nicely and very enjoyable.

2012 vintage

Rocks region light but a nice wine. Nice mouthfeel and a medium finish and some soft funk on the nose.

2012 vintage

Very nice. Rocks funk, cabbage, cola. On the palate, good acidity, briny blackberry, then some good heat on the finish.

2012 vintage

Dark fruit profile with anise notes. Big and full, though not syrupy or overdone. Tar notes on the finish. Paired well with a pork roast.

2013 vintage

Extremely smooth and silky, but lacking backbone and juice. Likely just over the hill. Drink now. Technical score: 90. Enjoyment score: 92.

2013 vintage

Tasty wine, some Rocks Funk, blackberry, cracked pepper, grilled meat, and earth. Drink now - 2022.

2012 vintage

Good. Olive brine, chocolate, dark plum. The acidity is fading, so drink up if you have it.

2013 vintage

Amazing Rocks Syrah for a steal of a price. Just absolutely perfect from start to finish. Drinking extremely well now. Down to only one more bottle from this vintage.

2013 vintage

Pop and pour. Nose with rocks cabbage/funk, some vanilla, black raspberry, olive brine. On the palate, soft acidity, but good cola and blackberry, with good salinity and a creamy mouthfeel. Soft, finely grained tannin on the finish. A very good showing.

2013 vintage

Continue to like this wine. Muted nose upon opening, an hour later nice dark fruits and earthy tones. Smooth soft tannins contribute to a nice balanced Walla Walla syrah.

2012 vintage

I seem to have misplaced these btls as I planned to drink one earlier. Pop and pour, and this is very good now. Nice nose with vanilla, plum, candied bacon, and loads of brambly black raspberry. On the palate, softer acidity than I usually like, but not flabby, with some nice creamy pasty notes, and a soft finish, showing a hint of tang...no real tannin, but a touch of heat mars the finish.

2013 vintage

Popped and poured. May be in a dumb phase, as this seemed fairly closed down. Bitter dark chocolate, sour cherries, and Rocks Funk (TM). Much less interesting than previous bottles. Will let my last bottle rest for another year or two. Drink now - 2022.

2012 vintage

Outstanding Rocks Funk, great black fruit, but it's the savory aspects that make this wine sing. Black olive, grilled meat and tar. Really nice, and quite delicious. Drink now - 2023.

2013 vintage

Consistent with previous notes almost a year ago, but seemed a little less potent. Could be an off bottle. Still good dark fruit, funky, and meat on the palate. Drink over the next few years. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 90.

2013 vintage

This was our last bottle of this vintage, and I think it was the best one. We should have allowed these to age before drinking them. It presented mixed black fruits, blood, iron, coffee, and chocolate....a classic Syrah profile.

2012 vintage

Sadly the last of three. As soon as the cork was pulled I knew I was in for a treat, the lavender floral nose leapt out and drew me in. Velveteen mouth of rock, olive, game and dark cocoa danced across the buds with lively acidity. Still has plenty of time left if cellared properly.

2013 vintage

Terrific bottle of Syrah from "The Rocks"...beautiful dark purple color, strong Syrah nose of dark fruit; bit of olive & something I had never tasted before, but mentioned by another taster..."blood & raw meat"; nicely integrated spices, full bodied with a big finish on the palate. We have consumed one bottle, have one bottle left to look forward to; wish we had a case! For $35 bucks, what a buy! I would buy this one again in a heart beat!

2012 vintage

Excellent. Beautiful bouquet

2012 vintage

Tasted flat and past prime. Two flawed bottles of this vintage in a row?

2012 vintage

So delish. Opens up after 30-45 mins. Tons of faint Smokey dark fruits. Love it!

2012 vintage

Always a favorite and one that went very quickly. Served next to the 2014 with dinner. It's got the nice rocks flavor. Good levels of brine and blood and meat. Really enjoyable. A bit more depth of flavor than the 2014 had, but overall just very good.

2013 vintage

Decanted. In a good place now. Loads of smoke and meat, but blueberry and rocks funk too...a hint of oak too. On the palate, acidity seems good, and sauteed cabbage, olive brine, and a touch of cola. A soft touch of tannin on the finish. Day 2. Left on the counter unrefrigerated overnight. Pretty much identical to yesterday, and yummy.

2012 vintage

The bottle last year tasted shut down. This bottle tasted flat. Doubt the wine is past its prime. Glad I noticed that others seem to be pointing out bottle variation.

2012 vintage

Loving the Rocks Funk on this wine. Savory, with cracked pepper, plum and a floral component. Tasty, but has some evolving still ahead of it. Drink 2018-2028.

2013 vintage

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