2013 K Vintners River Rock Syrah, Walla Walla Valley RP--93 WS--94

Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Broad and open-textured, this offers juicy, pear-accented blackberry, licorice and black tea flavors, finishing harmoniously with pinpoint focus. This has presence and depth without great weight. Best from 2017 through 2023. 723 cases made.

Robert Parker: 93 Points
eRobertParker.com #225 Jun 2016 Jeb Dunnuck 93 Drink: 2016 - 2026 A wine that just screams “The Rocks” is the 2013 Syrah River Rock Vineyard and it is about as classic a representation of this terrific terroir located around the town of Milton Freewater as I could imagine. Medium to full-bodied, fresh, focused and with fine, polished tannin, it has tons of pepper, bloody meats, olive and ripe dark fruits all soaring from the glass. I like it today, but it will keep for a decade. These latest releases from Charles Smith check in at the top of the pyramid and are flat out incredible wines that I wish every reader could taste. Readers should also check out the new label, Wines of Substance, which are also included in this report. Going forward, the K Vintners label will be for the Rhone inspired blends, and all Bordeaux blends will be moved to the Wines of Substance label.