2014 No Girls "La Paciencia Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah

“The 2014 Syrah la Paciencia Vineyard was also vinified in concrete and aged in neutral barrels. Its deep ruby/mostly opaque color is followed by a deep, slightly closed bouquet of smoked black fruits, cured meats, black olive and violet/floral aromas and flavors. Like all of the wines here, it's seamless and elegant on the palate, yet has plenty of authority, depth and length. (JD)” (06/2017)

“The No Girls 2014 La Paciencia Vineyard Syrah is a sensational showing in this vintage. Displaying an inky color, this opens with intense aromatics of dark fruits, blueberry pastry, white flowers, meat and black truffles. Demonstrating remarkable tension, this is driven by a wonderful core of minerality, framed with flavors of black cherries, black tea, bacon fat, peat moss and blackberry cobbler. Showing notable weight and texture, this finishes with excellent length, leaving behind plenty of dark fruit and minerals. (OB)” (08/2017)

“An array of cloves and other woody spices wrapped into crushed stones and rich dark plum fruits. The palate has a sense of contained power. Really focused, smooth-honed and compact. A leading light for Walla Walla Syrah.” (05/2018)

“Dark medium ruby. Tight nose offers scents of dark raspberry, violet pastille, licorice, flint and pepper. Penetrating, juicy and classically dry, conveying a strong saline character to its tight, pastille-like flavors of blackberry, violet and licorice. The tannins are firm but not hard and the finish displays excellent juicy length and floral lift. This is still a baby. (ST) 92+” (10/2017)

“This wine starts out quite locked up, with aromas of flowers, plum, dried herb, black pepper and mineral, showing more fruit expression than this area is often known for. The palate is on the lighter side of medium bodied, bringing a sense of elegance, sophistication and freshness. (SS)” (10/2017)

“Refined, if a bit demure, featuring raspberry and smoky peppered beef flavors that finish on an elegant note, with polished tannins. (TF)” (02/2018)