Charles Smith K‑Vintners King Coal Cabernet Syrah 2016

Weintyp: Rotwein
Hersteller: Charles Smith - K-Vintners
Region: USA, Washington
Stil: trocken, fruchtig
Rebsorte: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah
Farbe: Tiefschwarzes Dunkelrot
 
Beschreibung: Der K-Vintners King Coal Cabernet Syrah präsentiert sich mit einem Bouquet von frisch gespitztem Bleistift, roten und schwarzen Johannisbeeren sowie getrockneten Kräutern. Am Gaumen ist der K-Vintners King Coal Cabernet Syrah sehr kraftvoll und voller Komplexität mit einem langen Abgang. Der K-Vintners King Coal Cabernet Syrah passt perfekt zu gegrilltem Fleisch und kräftigen Speisen. Aber auch als Solist wunderbar geeignet.

Anthony Mueller für Robert Parker: „A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the 2016 King Coal Stoneridge Vineyard starts with the blue fruited tones with stewed plum, boysenberry and Chambord on the nose with inky purple flowers. The palate is full-bodied, rich and generous, with a focused core of bold fruits that are dense and chewy. A high-octane wine, it ends with a long-lasting finish. Only 818 cases were produced in 2016.“

Stephen Tanzer für Vinous: „Good dark red. At once more perfumed and more laid-back on the nose than the last couple of Cabernet/Syrah blends, with subtle red and black fruit notes complicated by spices. Concentrated and sharply delineated but restrained in the early going, conveying an Old World texture and excellent lift to its flavors of redcurrant, raspberry, cassis, black cherry and spices. Finishes lively and long, with firm tannins that avoid dryness.“

Wine Spectator: „Opens with a supple texture, taking on broad shoulders as the structure builds, with layers of blackberry, licorice and smoked pepper notes. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah..“

James Suckling: „There’s a floral edge to the cabernet on the nose with violets and blue roses, ahead of ripe blackcurrants and red plums. The palate delivers a very vibrant and composed feel with dark berries, laced with lightly roasted coffee. Stylish blend and the pick of the cabernet-syrah quartet at K Vintners. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% syrah. Fine now, but best from 2024.“

Jeb Dunuck: „The 2016 Syrah The Beautiful Powerline Vineyard is stunning and one of the finest Syrahs in the vintage. Coming all from Clone 470, co-fermented with 3-4% Viognier in concrete tanks, and brought up in mostly neutral oak, it’s a rich, meaty, smoky, full-bodied Syrah that has classic Northern Rhône-like aromas of black olives, smoked meats, ground, earth, and dark fruits. With a stacked mid-palate and beautiful balance, it’s going to keep for 10-15 years.“

Trinktemperatur: 16-18° 
Lagerpotential: bis 2034

Auszeichnungen:
Jeb Dunnuck: 98/100 Punkte für 2016
Robert Parker: 94/100 Punkte für 2016
James Suckling: 95/100 Punkte für 2016
Wine Spectator: 92/100 Punkte für 2016
Antonio Galloni: 93/100 Punkte für 2016
Robert Parker: 95/100 Punkte für 2015
James Suckling: 93/100 Punkte für 2014
Antonio Galloni: 93/100 Punkte für 2014
Robert Parker: 95/100 Punkte für 2014
Wine Spectator: 93/100 Punkte für 2014