We have a very special feature for you today out of Walla Walla. Matt Reynvaan is a man needing no introduction. He will be graciously pouring his wines this Saturday at Washington Wine Blog Critic’s Choice of Washington 2020 and he has crafted a can’t miss new release. We now have the third edition of MTR Productions which was just released by Matt and Lauren Reynvaan. The wine is sourced from their ‘In The Rocks Vineyard’ in the Walla Walla Rocks AVA and underwent serious barrel and bottle aging prior to release.
The 2014 ‘Memory Found’ is a head-turning, 100% Syrah wine from the warm 2014 vintage. They have made less than 150 cases of this glorious wine. The Syrah was aged in French oak and 600L oak puncheons and then saw 36 months of bottle age. This is a one of a kind wine that is not to be missed. The wine shows a stunning texture and soft mouthfeel. Dazzling minerality really impresses here despite the obvious heat of the vintage. The wine becomes even more complex following extended decanting. Uncork this wine, let it sit for an hour and then enjoy over several hours. Learn more about this beautiful wine at http://www.mtr-productions.com Here is my review of the 2014 MTR Productions 'Memory Found' Syrah.
2014 MTR Productions ‘Memory Found’ Syrah- The ‘Memory Found’ is a limited production Syrah bottling by superstar winemaker Matt Reynvaan sourced from the ‘In The Rocks Vineyard’ in The Rocks District AVA. Needing a one hour decant to fully evolve, the wine shows downright sexy aromas of black tea, Hoisin sauce and Umami, woven together with lighter wet stone and citrus rind accents that march in place in the glass. The weight, texture and freshness of the wine makes this a show-stopper. Wild mushroom, peat moss, green olive tapenade, wild blackberry cordial and seaweed wrapped blood orange rind all marvelously come together on the palate. Ironically, the earthy tones of the wine give this a Burgundian edge. Tried over several hours in a Riedel Syrah glass vs. a Riedel Burgundy glass, I prefer the aromatic range actually in the Burgundy glass. Drink 2021-2033- 95