TN's K Syrah

dm - nice notes. I also like K Vintners - my fav is probably his Pepperbridge Syrah - kick ass wine.

the title of your topic had me going for a moment. I was not aware of a winery called "K". Are they broadly available? I will have to seek out their wines considering the namesake and all.

ks

ks, here I thought your name meant you were just a really big K Vintners fan.

K produces really great stuff. They are pretty available here in the Pacific NW, but I'm not sure about Michigan. I never saw it when I lived there , but that was a few years ago. You can buy direct from the winery: http://www.kvintners.com (but that won't help you much in Michigan - sorry ) You could always ask your local wine shop to bring it in for you.

If I could find a way to get it to you, I could bring a couple bottles for you as I am coming into the Detroit area (Farm.Hills) this week.

Let me know.

CellarTasting

I couldn't agree with you more about K vinters and especially The Boy. Charles Smith came to town for a wine dinner and introduced me to The Boy. It is absolutely fabulous. Like all of Charles' wines, it is complex and subtle rather that bold and aggressive. I visited the Winery in June and if you think the boy is great wait until you try El Jefe.

the boy was made with the leftover tempranillo after the EL Hefe was finished according to Charles. I bought the Fall Field blends at the winery in Magnum and am chafing at the bit to try them. Ovide, Roma, and El Hefe should take K vintners to the next level. With Christophe Baron's Vineyards suppling the fruit, This Field blends ought to be phenominal!

The Beautiful, - as Charles says, Floral Floral Floral. I just say great great great!

The Wells, sitting nicely in the cellar untasted

Morrison Lane : Floral but less so than the Beautiful, classic syrah flavors

End of the Road - Priced right at $25 this wine is a complex blend of old vs new world. Beautiful fruit of the new world mixed with a earthy sophisticated palate and finsh surprises me every time.

Don't forget Charles' other project, the magnificant wine comp. The merlot is great! I know, really is merlot ever great? Well it is if 20% of it is syrah!!!! Also don't miss the pinot which is sourced from Archery Summit Estate Fruit. A great bargin at $20.



What kind of name is Poon anyway?

Comanche Indian.

Good to hear from you John, Remember, it's all ball bearing these days!

What kind of name is Poon anyway?

Yup, no need for a refresher course for me.

Bone,

Any thoughts on the drinking window for the '02 Magnificant Pinot Noir? Picked up a few bottles recently, though for slightly more than the $20 you're getting them for ($24)

Wow! Bringing a bottle of "the boy" and "the beautiful" would be just fablous and how very kind of you. Farmington hills is not that far away from where I live and I could make a way to get there to pick them up from you. If you have not left yet and were able to do this I would be very greatful. Thanks.

ks

oh forgot a way for you to contact me

syrahk2000@yahoo.com

ks

WS did a good back-page profile on Charles a few months ago.

A trip to Walla Walla is a not a trip unless you visit Charles.

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ks, I'm so sorry to tell you that I am already here. I didn't have much time after I posted and I checked several times but didn't hear from you. I hope you have luck tracking it down, it is well worth it. I don't know if you know the guys at Cloverleaf in FH, but I'm sure Tom would help you bring some in if you asked him.

Doug
CellarTasting

Has anyine ever tried his Motor City Kitty Syrah? I have a bottle of 2000 laying around and am wondering about the drinking window.

Sorry about the delay, I've been traveling to Europe. As Far as drinking the pinot, Charles thinks it will continue to improve for a few years but i think their is NO reason to wait. It is great now and at the current release price just buy more. I drink pinot more than any other varietal and think that charles has offered a wine priced for nearly every day consumption with exceptionaly quality. I view this wine to be bought yearly and consumed. that said, clearly this wine has the stuffing to age. The real question is will it improve with age. Let me know in a couple of years because none of mine will be left.

What kind of name is Poon anyway?

Say, it's the thought that counts, so thank you so much even though it did not work out. The first part of the week got away from me.

Cloverleaf, yes I have been there and will use them as a source if possible.

Hope your visit was enjoyable!

ks