2013 Reynvaan Family Syrah Stonessence
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(13.6% alcohol; aged in 25% new oak and the rest neutral puncheons): Bright ruby-red. Deep, meaty low tones to the aromas of blackberry, road tar and superripe caramel, lifted by a lavender topnote. Very deep, savory wine with a sexy sweetness to its dark berry, stone and rock candy flavors. Rich and backward but the sweet tannins promise a graceful evolution in bottle.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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A touch reductive at first, the 2013 Syrah Stonessence is a meaty, olive, game and mineral (gunpowder?) scented beauty that hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, fine, polished tannin and nicely integrated acidity. Made from 100% Syrah and aged in 25% new French oak, give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar and drink through 2026.