Reynvaan Syrah Walla Walla Valley In the Rocks Vineyard 2016

97 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Made from 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, all from the Rocks region of Walla Walla, the 2016 Syrah Estate In The Rocks is slightly deeper colored than the Contender release and has an incredibly complete, balanced style that checks in near the top of the vintage. Blackberries, ground pepper, olive, and smoked meat notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, ultra-fine, pure Syrah that has a terrific mid-palate, superb balance, and a great, great finish. Reminding me of a mature Hermitage with its aromatic style and complexity, it's great today and will be great in 15 years. Drink: 2019-2034. (4/11/19)"

95 points Wine Spectator: "Bold aromas of blackberry and bacon fat lead to densely layered and vibrant huckleberry, river stone and licorice flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026. 700 cases made. Highly Recommended. (5/31/19)"

94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Deep medium red. Musky aromas of dark cherry, mocha and olive tapenade. Wonderfully pliant, plush wine with good peppery lift and harmonious acidity framing the flavors of raspberry, mocha, brown spices, game and warm stones. There's a glyceral quality here for the vintage that suggests this site can really shine in late, slow-ripening growing seasons. Wonderfully plush, smooth wine with perfectly supported, horizontal tannins and lovely rising length. This is almost too good right now but has the structure and energy to age. Very sexy juice. 13.5% alcohol. Drink: 2019-2025. (Nov 2018)"

93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "The aromas offer lively notes of freshly peeled orange, potpourri, black pepper, fresh flower, wet stone and smoked meat. It coats the palate from end to end, bringing a sense of freshness and subtlety, with a persistent, plum- and smoked meat-filled finish. It shows a lot of grace and depth, with a finish that will not quit. Alcohol 13.5%. (Sep 2019)"