House of Smith
MCK Syrah 2022
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Washington (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Aged for 20 months on the lees in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. |
Description
K Vintners produces small lots of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and blends of these grapes from single‑vineyard sites, all hand‑harvested, fermented with native yeasts and basket‑pressed. K was also the Rhône‑varietal–focused winery that Charles founded in 1999, producing single‑vineyard Syrah.
Awards
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2022
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
| Name | House of Smith MCK Syrah 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Washington |
| Vendor | House of Smith |
| Origin | Yakima Valley |
| Climate | The 2022 vintage was a unique year for wine grapes in Washington State. A slow start due to a late spring was balanced by a warm, even summer, ultimately leading to one of the longest autumns we have ever experienced. Our vineyards, which deliver excellent fruit year after year, produced grapes that this season lent themselves to truly special wines. Full‑bodied, bright and beautiful wines with delicious aromatics. We are excited to watch them continue to evolve and bring pleasure for many years to come. |
| Soil composition | Owned by Dick Boushey, one of Washington State’s leading growers. This is the highest‑elevation parcel, with a southwest‑facing slope and sandy, volcanic‑origin soils. |
| Yield per hectare | 85.2 q. |
| Wine making | Native yeasts. 100% whole‑cluster fermentation in concrete tanks, 45 days on the skins. |
| Aging | Aged for 20 months on the lees in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.98 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |