2016 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Stoney Vine Vineyard Black Label
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The 2016 Syrah Black Label Stoney Vine Vineyard has a dense note of blackberry and black spice on the nose, with a BBQ pit smokiness. The wine is full-bodied, rich and robust on the palate, with ample complexity and balance for a bold wine and an open-knit core that is expressive on the elongated finish. It's a big, juicy, wine with layers of appeal. This would make a lovely addition to any collector's cellar. 300 cases produced.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2016 Syrah Stoney Vine (100% Syrah) is more open and approachable, with a vibrant nose of kirsch, currants, gamey meats, and olive tapenade. Rounded, supple, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully elegant, it's certainly the most upfront and ready to go of these two top Syrahs. It should keep for 7-8 years. Winemaker Justin Wylie has pretty much knocked it out of the park with these latest 2016s and there are the finest set of releases I’ve tasted from Va Piano.
(this vineyard in The Rocks is owned by Sleight of Hand Cellars and Dusted Valley): Medium red; not hugely saturated. Musky aromas of purple fruits, violet, licorice pastille, black pepper and leather are precise but youthfully tight. Suave and fine-grained, conveying a touch of sweetness but less depth than the Les Collines bottling. Firm acidity and a lightly peppery quality gives this wine a distinctly juicy character and a light touch. Finishes with smooth tannins and a note of smoky minerality. Justin Wylie told me that he used no more than 20% new oak for these 2016 Syrahs and that the percentage will be reduced further in future vintages. (14.1% alcohol)