THE WALLS "Mahana" 2018 HAND-ETCHED AND PAINTED 1.5L MAGNUM

Diese Magnum ist ein kleines (sogar recht großes) Kunstwerk! Das Label wurde per Hand graviert und auch bemalt. Es ist der Geschichte des Mr. Mahana gewidmet, der - angenervt vom Alkoholverbot in Oregon - auszog, eine neue Stadt ("Freewater") zu gründen. Aus dieser Gegend sollten später dann große Weine kommen...

Die perfekte "Probierflasche" mit normalem Etikett nach dem Motto: mal schauen, was in der Großen so drin ist ;-) gibt es hier.

Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Punkte

"The 2018 Syrah Mahana comes from the River Rock Vineyard in the Rocks region of the Walla Walla Valley. It offers exotic notes of blue fruits, lavender, violets, wood smoke, and sweet earth, and while it has some classic Rocks funk, it shines for its beautiful purity of fruit. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and elegant, I love its tannins, the balance is spot on, and it's going to deliver the goods for 10-15 years."

Als korrespondierendes Essen empfehlen wir Ihnen Meatballs mit Ingwer.

Flaschengröße (Liter): 1,5
Land: USA

Weinart: Rotwein

Weingut: THE WALLS

Vineyard(s)/Apellation: River Rock Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley AVA
Rebsorten: 58% Syrah, 39% Grenache, 3% Viognier
Barrique? Aged in large format 20% new oak barrels.

Winemaker´s Comment: "Mahana is grown in the Rocks District, which gives it great secondary aromatics and a gamey quality that we love. It is blended with grenache which gives it aromatic lift and freshness."
Alkohol % vol.: 14,5
Säure: 5,1
Restzucker g/l: 0,5
pH: 3,79
Schwefel mg/l frei(total): 32(66)
Optimum drinking: Present-15 years

Suitable for Vegans? Yes
Allergene: Enthält Sulfite
Verschluss: Kork
Etikett: Handgraviert und -bemalt

Lot: 18TWMS
Vintage: 2018 was a warm vintage that allowed for nice consistent ripening across the board.
Favourite recipe for this wine: (Pork) Katsu and steamed vegetables

Viticulture/Anbau: Konventionell

Abfüller: The Walls, 1015 W. Pine Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA

Einführer: Apell Weine, Martin Apell, Ahnatalstraße 114 A, 34128 Kassel, Deutschland
Verantwortlicher Lebensmittelunternehmer: Apell Weine, Martin Apell, Ahnatalstraße 114 A, 34128 Kassel, Deutschland

Bewertungen (Auszüge):

Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2018 Syrah Mahana comes from the River Rock Vineyard in the Rocks region of the Walla Walla Valley. It offers exotic notes of blue fruits, lavender, violets, wood smoke, and sweet earth, and while it has some classic Rocks funk, it shines for its beautiful purity of fruit. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and elegant, I love its tannins, the balance is spot on, and it's going to deliver the goods for 10-15 years. (95)"

International Wine Report:

"Another wonderful Syrah from winemaker Todd Alexander from The Rocks that explodes with The Rocks goodness - think wild blueberry, wet tilled earth, cracked black peppercorn, charred meat, and black olive. Delivering medium to full-body, medium-plus acidity, it is incredibly balanced in the mouth and just feels like it’s expertly crafted. The finish has that Rock’s funk to it, with slight red rose notes, and brings plenty of spiciness to the back palate. Enjoy this over the next decade or more. J. Young (95)"

Wine Enthusiast: 92 Punkte (Editors' Choice)

The Walls 2018 Mahana Syrah River Rock Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
Editors' Choice
"Though not immediately apparent on the aromas, this is all Rocks District fruit. Huckleberry aromas are out front, followed by notes of boysenberry, bramble, ash and smoked meat. There's a very pretty, understated elegance to the palate. Purple fruit notes linger on the finish. Give it a short decant. (92)" Sean P. Sullivan