{"product_id":"k-vintners-2020-king-coal-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-royal-slope-columbia-valley-750ml","title":"K Vintners 2020 King Coal Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Royal Slope Columbia Valley 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCharles Smith made K Vintners one of the best-known names in Washington wine. A former music manager who spent years in Scandinavia, he returned to Walla Walla and opened K Vintners in December 2001, with a black-and-white “K” label that became unmistakable. He was named Wine Enthusiast’s Winemaker of the Year in 2014, and his wines have earned more than 300 scores of 90 or higher. King Coal is one of his flagship wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blend, and the 2020 is the highest-scoring release yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s made entirely from the Stoneridge Vineyard in the Royal Slope of the Columbia Valley, a site whose topsoil is a layer of caliche and basalt just 6 to 12 inches deep, over a calcium- and iron-rich medium that “forces roots to struggle.” The 2020 is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Syrah, from yields of 2.3 tons per acre, fermented with native yeast, with the Cabernet co-fermented as whole berries and the Syrah as whole clusters in French oak tanks, 47 days on the skins. It was then aged 22 months in French oak barriques, about 58-60% new, with just 858 cases produced, at 14% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe winemaker’s note is characteristically poetic: “Dark, moonlit night with the mystery of a vast ocean. Black cherry entangled in fresh tobacco, cacao bean, wet rock, and dried thyme with the strength, pushing forward the notes of savory compote, leather. Deeper than a crush.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate’s Anthony Mueller scored it 98: “Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with 24% Syrah, the 2020 King Coal Stoneridge Vineyard is firmer, darker and fresh with notes of pencil shavings and a juicy and generous core of spicy dark fruits, with delicate dusty red flowers, delightful brown baking spices and dark berries. Full-bodied, fresh and still tight... Buy it, put it directly into your cellar, and forget about it for at least four years. It will go the distance; just be patient.” James Suckling scored it 97: “Meaty and dark-fruited with blackcurrants, peppercorns and charcuterie on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and firm, with a deep and intense core. Turns to salted chocolate. Pulls you in for more. Better from 2025.” Vinous’s Eric Guido scored it 95 (as supplied).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a big, savory, structured wine, with Syrah adding a plush, meaty dimension to the Cabernet’s graphite and tobacco, and a ten-to-twenty-year cellar candidate. Decant for an hour or more, and serve with ribeye, lamb, venison, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eK Vintners 2020 King Coal is produced by K Vintners (Charles Smith \u0026amp; Brennon Leighton) in Walla Walla, Washington, from 100% Stoneridge Vineyard in the Royal Slope, Columbia Valley, on caliche and basalt soils. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon (whole-berry co-fermentation) and 24% Syrah (whole cluster), 2.3 tons per acre, native yeast, 47 days on skins, 22 months in French oak barriques (about 58-60% new). 858 cases. 14% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Mueller, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with 24% Syrah, the 2020 King Coal Stoneridge Vineyard is firmer, darker and fresh with notes of pencil shavings and a juicy and generous core of spicy dark fruits, with delicate dusty red flowers, delightful brown baking spices and dark berries. Full-bodied, fresh and still tight... Buy it, put it directly into your cellar, and forget about it for at least four years. It will go the distance; just be patient.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Meaty and dark-fruited with blackcurrants, peppercorns and charcuterie on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and firm, with a deep and intense core. Turns to salted chocolate. Pulls you in for more. 76% cabernet sauvignon and 24% syrah from Stoneridge Vineyard. Better from 2025.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous \/ Antonio Galloni (Eric Guido) — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(as supplied)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK Vintners (winemaker Charles Smith):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dark, moonlit night with the mystery of a vast ocean. Black cherry entangled in fresh tobacco, cacao bean, wet rock, and dried thyme with the strength, pushing forward the notes of savory compote, leather. Deeper than a crush.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackcurrant and black cherry, with peppercorn, charcuterie, fresh tobacco, pencil shavings, dusty red flowers, and dried thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied, chewy, and firm, with a deep, intense core of spicy dark fruit, cacao, wet rock, brown baking spice, and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, turning to salted chocolate, with savory compote and fine tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76% Cabernet Sauvignon · 24% Syrah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK Vintners — Charles Smith \u0026amp; Brennon Leighton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStoneridge Vineyard (100%) — caliche and basalt over calcium- and iron-rich soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative yeast; Cabernet whole-berry and Syrah whole-cluster co-fermentation; 47 days on skins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 months in French oak (about 58–60% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e858 cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Advocate 98 · James Suckling 97 · Vinous 95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA savory, structured, meaty-and-fruity Cabernet-Syrah blend built for the cellar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackcurrant, black cherry, tobacco, cacao, wet rock, pencil shavings, charcuterie, salted chocolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibeye and grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and grilled sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for an hour or more; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45890212888642,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/K_Vintners_2020_King_Coal_Cabernet_Sauvignon-Syrah_Royal_Slope_Columbia_Valley_750ml.jpg?v=1793739232","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/k-vintners-2020-king-coal-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-royal-slope-columbia-valley-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}