96pt Sub-$30❗️"Liquid SILK, Brilliant Value, Unbelievable Energy"

Friday, October 27th, 2023

Lowest Price in the Country - from 100pt King of Syrah

Dear Artisans,

You might be familiar with Charles Smith from his super-value Cs Substance Cab, or his other multiple Wine Spectator Top 100 winners... but K Vintners is his crown jewel label!

After living the rock and roll life in Napa and then owning his own wine shop in Seattle, Charles Smith founded K Vintners in 1999. Growing from 330 cases of Syrah in that initial vintage to an internationally recognized and awarded winery with accolades of over 100 x 95 point scores and over 400 x of 90 or more for his wine, Charles Smith is a Washington Wine Power house.

A self-taught winemaker, Charles is a true artisan and a pioneer in the wine world. In 2008, his winery was recognized by Wine & Spirits magazine as one of the "Best New Wineries of the Last Ten Years," and as "Winery of the Year" in their annual buying guide. He has been named "Winemaker of the Year" In 2009 by Food & Wine magazine, in 2010 by Seattle Magazine, and in 2014 by Wine Enthusiast magazine. In the top tier of producers in Washington State, Charles Smith fashions singular, exotic wines that never lack for richness or texture.

This delicious Syrah is an absurd value and is a seamless celebration of Washington wine. There are 5 cases left which will be gone shortly!

Cheers, and all my best,

—James Tran

2019 K Vintners Syrah "The Deal" Sundance Vineyard

Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley

96 Points - Robert Parker's WA:

Black tea, blackberry, redcurrant and sage on the nose. Full-bodied with fine, tight tannins. Bright acidity lifts up the dark-fruit profile and brings energy and drive to the lengthy palate. Ground spice and dark chocolate turn the experience savory by the end. Well structured. Excellent depth of flavor. Best after '24.

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

Vinified in concrete tanks and aged in 31% new French oak barrels, the 100% Syrah 2019 Syrah The Deal offers up a more finesse-driven, seamless style as well as full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, and perfumed notes of both red and black fruits as well as some graphite and peppery herb nuances. Beautifully balanced and elegant, with moderate acidity and terrific finish, it's going to keep for 8-10 years. It's a brilliant value. (Drink between 2022-2032)

93 Points - Vinous:

A sweet whiff of balsamic spice evolves into mentholated herbs, crushed rocks and currants as the 2019 Syrah The Deal smolders up from the glass. Like liquid silk and pliant, this impresses with its textural girth and balancing acid core, adding unbelievable energy as tart raspberry and minerals swirl. This cleans up beautifully with chalky tannins and staining of primary concentration that promise many years of positive evolution. (Drink between 2024-2034)

92+ Points - Robert Parker's WA:

Unmistakable on the nose, the 2019 Syrah The Deal Sundance Vineyard offers aromas of black fruit, roasted plums, hints of black pepper and smoked meat while roasted herbs and wilted red flowers sway out of the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the wine displays balance and a delightful texture before revealing fine-grained tannins over the mid-palate. The 100% whole-cluster Syrah lingers with a long finish and is not overcomplicated by excessive oak usage, allowing this Syrah to conclude with a burst of floral and succulent fruit essences. Drink 2022-2034.

Alcohol: 14.5%
Drink: now-2034
Barrel Aging: 22 months in 31% new French oak