2021 | Reynvaan Family The Contender Syrah | Walla Walla Valley Piper-Heidsieck Whiffs of smoked nuts

Whiffs of smoked nuts

Built for the cellar

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

polished tannins and a long

2021 | Reynvaan Family The Contender Syrah | Walla Walla Valley Piper-Heidsieck Whiffs of smoked nutsThe 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