My brother set us up with Jeremy Eubanks the assistant winemaker for Va Piano in Walla Walla. It was an amazing tour of the estate including barrel sampling, walking the vineyards and learning about their wine making philosophy. I highly recommend a visit to the winery and their Syrah’s are outstanding.
- 2017 Va Piano Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Grapefruit, orange peel, minerals and floral notes. Delicate wine with a shorter finish. Refreshing. (89 pts.) - 2016 Va Piano Vineyards Chardonnay Black Label Series French Creek Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Very light style and not my preference for Chardonnay. Apple, pear and minerals. Lacks complexity. (85 pts.) - 2015 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Columbia Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Pepper, blackberries, blueberries, mild oak, tar and red meats. Very solid effort that should benefit with age. 90-92. (90 pts.) - 2016 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Black Label Reserve Portteus Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Rattlesnake Hills
Blueberries, chocolate, spice and earth. Very elegant for a Syrah. Medium finish. (91 pts.) - 2016 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Black Label Reserve Stoney Vine Vineyard – USA, Oregon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
One of my top wines tasted on my recent trip at Walla Walla. Funk, stone, roasted meats, dark currants and white pepper. Very Rhone like and super concentrated wine. Long finish. Outstanding!!! 94+ (94 pts.) - 2016 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Black Label Reserve Les Collines Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Earth, minerals, dried herbs, black pepper and red currants. Not a bruiser and interesting wine. Medium plus finish. Drink 2021 to 2028. (91 pts.) - 2016 Saviah Cellars Syrah The Stones Speak Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Unbelievable wine. The best wine I tasted on my Washington State trip. For the money not many better Syrah wines in the world for under $50. Roasted meats, white pepper, gravel, stone, blueberries and earth. Medium to long finish. Balanced and amzing complexity. Multilayered finish. Drink now to 2028. (95 pts.) - 2015 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Estate Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Another great Syrah from Va Piano. Black pepper, crushed rock, lavender, blackberries and earth. Aussie like. Excellent wine. 93+ (93 pts.) - 2012 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Estate Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Compared to the 2015 similar score for me but different style. This is more Northern Rhone like. White pepper,l spice, stones, funk and red currants. Medium to long finish. Drinking really well right now. Drink 2019 to 2024. (93 pts.) - 2016 Va Piano Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Tannic wine. Floral, dust, dark fruits and oak. Medium to long finish. Hold. Drink 2023 to 2030. (92 pts.) - 2011 Va Piano Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
This wine is hitting on all cylinders. Cherry, dust, blueberries, oak and chocolate. Long finish and super complex wine. I would drink this over the next 3 to 5 years. (94 pts.) - 2016 Va Piano Vineyards Black Label Reserve DuBrul Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Carmel, blueberries, chocolate, spice and floral notes. Young and should cellar but a lot of potential with this wine. Drink 2022 to 2030. 91 to 94. (91 pts.) - 2018 Va Piano Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rosé – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Very good Rose overall. Floral, strawberry, minerals and chalk. Short to medium finish. (87 pts.) - 2009 Va Piano Vineyards Syrah Columbia Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Aging really well with pepper, blueberries, raspberries, earth, tar and stone. Medium plus finish. Drink now to 2021. (92 pts.)
