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Score 91/100 · Drink 2017-2023, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2016

(13.5% alcohol; Charles Smith owns this vineyard, which is planted at an elevation of 1,300 feet on cobblestone soil): Medium red. Wild, truffley scents of red fruits, graphite and game bird. Savory, rich and smooth, conveying a smoky quality and a restrained wildness. Finishes with notes of plum and raspberry, dusty tannins and good grip.

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92
92/100

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91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

93
93/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2016-2026, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Jun 2016

The smallest production Syrah produced, the 2013 Syrah Phil Lane comes from a tiny plot of vines located just in front of the estate in Walla Walla. From similar soils to the Rocks region, yet at a higher elevation and a cooler terroir, it offers complex notes of violets, black cherries, purple fruits and lavender in a fresh, focused, beautifully layered style. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.

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Charles Smith Wines
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Red

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Dry

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