2021 | Reynvaan Family The Contender Syrah | Walla Walla Valley Piper-Heidsieck Very intense nose with bouquet

Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic

This wine is a blend of 80% Pais and 20% Carignan from the southern Maule region of Chile and is made in an old style called Pipeño

Plenty of honeyed peach and nectarine notes emerge from the 2019 Château Carbonnieux Blanc

anise and thyme to round out the finish

Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon pours a deep garnet core with a vivacious ruby red rim

2021 | Reynvaan Family The Contender Syrah | Walla Walla Valley Piper-Heidsieck Very intense nose with bouquetThe elegant and balanced Contender is ahead on points in the fight for best Syrah I've had in awhile. Aromas of warm earth, roast beef, fig compote and crushed caraway seeds lead to flavors of blackberries, espresso, bacon fat and a burst of orange zest on the long finish. Now I'm hungry. Look for gentle acidity and silky tannins. 95 Pts Wine Enthusiast