K Vintners Royal City Syrah
In the world of Washington State wine, Charles Smith is a celebrity. Formerly a manager for Danish rock bands, Charles burst onto the wine scene with convivial wines like Kung Fu Girl Riesling and Boom Boom Syrah. Compelling wines equally matched by Charles’ commanding rockstar personality. By selling these highly successful brands in 2016 for a reported $120 million dollars, Charles was free to focus on his premium wine projects. These wines are made from only the finest grapes harvested from the region's best vineyards.
"Lots of lavender, cured meats, loamy earthy, and pepper as well as both red and darker fruits emerge from the 2018 Syrah Royal City, easily one of the richest, most powerful Syrahs in the lineup. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of meaty, gamey, spicy nuances, this rock star of a Syrah offers loads of pleasure today yet is going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for another 10-15 years in cold cellars. It's a ripe, sexy, yet again, incredibly savory and meaty Syrah that could come from nowhere else!" - 98 points, Jeb Dunnuck
"An explosion of fresh herbs and spice on the nose with notes of baked blackberry, dry stone and cardamom. Full-bodied with fine, structured tannins and so much delicacy and nuance. The palate feels expansive and wide-reaching with so much depth of flavor and wonderfully ripe fruit. Balanced acidity and wet-stone minerality keep the palate going and going. Hot paprika, roasted red pepper and white peppercorn add intense complexity. Excellent." - 98 points, James Suckling
