2013 Tenet Wines The Pundit
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(made with 10% whole clusters; 39% new French and American oak; 3.94 pH): Deep ruby. Crushed blackberry, licorice, menthol, cassis and violet on the nose. Boasts excellent intensity to its very primary black fruit and cocoa powder flavors, and a penetrating impression that belies its high pH. Still youthfully clenched. Subsequent vintages will rely more on aging in concrete.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Coming from the Columbia Valley in Washington State, the 2013 Syrah The Pundit (94% Syrah, 3% Grenache, 2% Mourvedre and 1% Viognier, all cofermented) is a classic Washington State Syrah that saw roughly 15-20% stems and aging in 23% new French oak and 16% new American oak, with the balance all in neutral French oak. It has outstanding notes of black raspberries, violets, spice and vanilla bean, medium-bodied richness, an elegant, seamless texture and a great finish. Ripe, rounded, fleshy and a joy to drink, it should put a smile on anyone's face over the coming 4-5 years.
Consulted by Philippe Cambie from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 12 months in oak, 23% new French, 16% new American, the rest neutral. 94% Syrah, 3% Grenache, 2% Mourvedre, 1% Viognier. First vintage. Lots of violet fragrance. Black cherry and cocoa and smoke. Opulent and expressive. A rich, Shiraz style with lots of heat and jamminess. (RH)