K Vintners The Beautiful Syrah 2020

Co-fermented with 4% of Viognier, the 2020 Syrah The Beautiful is marked with a classic Walla Walla mineral essence and open-knit expression that offers delightful spicy aromas that merge with floral and potpourri elements. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is spicy, elegant and fresh, with hints of iodine and brown baking spices before ending with a lingering and spicy finish. This fantastic, food-friendly wine is set to be released in September of 2023. Yum!

The ruby-hued 2020 Syrah The Beautiful is another perfumed, pretty, beautifully balanced 2020 from this team. Black cherries, mulled strawberries, ground pepper, rose petals, and smoked meats define the bulk of the aromas, and it's medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, and a great finish. It picks up a classic Syrah bloody, gamey character with time in the glass and is going to drink brilliantly over the coming 10-12 years. This comes all from the Powerline Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley and was co-fermented with 4% Viognier, not destemmed, and aged in 40% new French oak.

The 2020 Syrah The Beautiful opens slowly in the glass with a dusty floral mix of smoky grilled herbs, black currants and hints of ash. It's texturally deep, salty and savory, with a wave of tart cherry that gives way to broiled beef and blood nuances. The 2020 cleans up nicely through the finish, more lifted than expected, as nuances of violet slowly fade. The Beautiful is in a bit of a beastly stage and geared for lovers of earthy Syrah.

Powerfully built and stoked with personality, this red offers blackberry, black olive and savory meat flavors as it builds tension and depth toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2030. 807 cases made.