K Vintners - The Hidden 2020 (750ml)

"Picture a late night Jazz bar in an old French noir movie. Alluring. Dried rose petals, blackberry, lavender and anise seed. Dreamy. Opaque. Crushed rock, dried herbs, old leather gloves and black ink. Silky, teasing the senses in a mystery of the Hidden waiting to be discovered." - Winemaker Charles Smith

“The 2020 Syrah The Hidden Northridge Vineyard starts with a mineral-focused nose and dense, dark fruit aromas that float out of the glass with notions of wilted purple flowers and spicy and savory notions. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is mineral-driven on the palate, with flavors of juicy tobacco, blackberry jus and spiced cherry compote, a delicate mineral tension and buttressing tannins. The Syrah glides to an elegant, long-lingering, mineral-laced finish and will continue drinking well for about two decades. Begin drinking after two years of additional bottle aging, and decant 30 minutes before consuming.”

“The 2020 Syrah The Hidden comes from a mix of clones and high-density plantings in the Northridge Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope. It’s medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and structured, with impressive red, blue, and black fruits, some floral, mineral, and loamy earth nuances, good mid-palate density, and a great finish. It needs 3-4 years to integrate its structure but is clearly a beautiful wine. Rating:94+”