2016 REYNVAAN IN THE HILLS SYRAH WALLA WALLA

(95 Points) From a vineyard located near the estate and a blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier that saw 25% stems, the deep purple-colored 2016 Syrah Estate In The Hills has a Côte Rôtie-like perfume of red and black raspberries, spring flowers, and smoky, meaty notes. It’s softer and more sweetly fruited and sexy than the Rocks-driven Syrahs, has full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a beautiful finish. Jeb Dunnuck

(92 Points) Sleek and polished, with a complex core framed by vibrant huckleberry, licorice and pepper beef flavors that take on richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2026. 330 cases made. Wine Spectator 

The Syrah/Viognier co-ferment yielded a nose of raspberry jam, black pepper, smoked duck, citrus, apricots and white flowers. The wine’s bright, juicy, lively acidity, integrated tannins and silky texture, makes this spicy, savory, long lasting wine one of the most characterful of Syrahs in the new world. 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier aged 12 months in French oak, 25% new.