2015 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Stoney Vine Vineyard Black Label
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(14% alcohol; vinified with 50% whole clusters; from a higher-pH site that Va Piano harvests early; aged in 20% new puncheons): Bright red-ruby. Expressive cherry and raspberry aromas are complemented by spices, smoky oak and a note of beef jerky. Fleshy and fine-grained, with its concentrated red fruit flavors showing intriguing balsamic and saline qualities. Layered, broad Syrah with a pH of 4.02.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Showing tons of “Rocks” character, the 2015 Syrah Black Label Stoney Vine Vineyard is all Syrah from the Stoney Vine Vineyard in Walla Walla. It has loads of gamy meats, peat, pepper and lavender, as well as tapenade and darker fruits. Ripe, rounded and voluptuous, it's a downright sexy red that's going to drink nicely on release.