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Wine Description
The Story
To say our K Vintners Royal City Syrah made history right from its inaugural bottling in 2006 would be an understatement.
The real story starts back in 2005, when Charles released not one but three high end Syrah Wines sourced from Stoneridge Vineyard. All were well received. But then, in 2006, he chose to combine them into one singular juggernaut of a wine. Named for the nearest town Royal City was born, the crown stamped upon its label te...
Wine Information
"Majestic aromas arise from the glass. Suede, black tea, coal. Making way to a regal layering of black plum, tar, damp earth, and umami, that tease on the royal velvet palate."
Vintage 2020
The 2020 vintage might be the best vintage that we have ever had in Washington state history. We had an incredible growing season that was long and temperate, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly. The wines are focused, rich, complex and lively. The reds are restrained and elegant, yet powerful with incredible tension and balance. Our white and rosé wines are wonderfully rich on the palate but balanced with enough acid to make the wines complete...
