2021 Cimento Orselli Estate Syrah The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater Oregon 6pk 6x750ml

An intensely aromatic and deeply expressive wine. The nose immediately captivates with layers of black olive tapenade, charred earth, and smoked meat, interwoven with notes of crushed violets, cracked pepper, and wild herbs. On the palate, it is both powerful and graceful, showcasing a seamless balance between savory depth and vibrant acidity. Briny blackberries, roasted plum, and a whisper of dark cocoa unfold over a core of iron-rich minerality and beef jus. Velvety tannins frame the structure, leading to a remarkably long finish where hints of dried herbs and crushed rock linger. This masterfully crafted Syrah embodies the signature umami-laced complexity of the Rocks District, with the potential to evolve beautifully over the next two decades. Highly recommended. ~ 98 Interntional Wine Report

The 2021 Cimento Syrah underwent 10% whole cluster fermentation, The wine comes form the Le Mani Vineyard in the Rocks District. Stored in 33% new French oak for 18 months this delivers black olive tapenade and smoldering stone alongside Umami and bacon fat notes. The palate is refined and elegant with a smooth mouthfeel and wonderful stony character. The savory character and tart black fruits with beef drippings really adds to the enjoyment. ~ 97 Owen Bargreen

Meaty and umami-borne, this Syrah from the newly named Le Mani Vineyard is labelled as from The River Rock Estate Vineyard, but they are one and the same. It spends 18 months in 30% new French oak and unfurls a complexity of charred meat, black olives, and brine, framed by an undeniable dessicated violet tone. The palate is inky and savoury. With a river rock minerality that underscores smoky exotic spice, flourishes of dried orange peel, mace and a lush finish of smoky pancetta. ~ 95 Decanter

The 2021 Syrah River Rock Estate Vineyard is bright and focused in the glass with wet stone, violet and lavender tones giving way to citrus-laced blackberries. It's soft and pliant with ripe red berry fruit and sweet spice nuances accelerated by racy acidity. The 2021 finishes fresh with medium length and crunchy tannins, leaving the mouth watering for more. ~ 94 Vinous Media