K Vintners "The Creator" Red Blend 2019
(Walla Walla Valley, Washington) - [JD 95] [JS 94] [WE 91]

About the Wine:

73% Cabernet Sauvignon                                                                                                    27% Syrah

Cabernet Sauvignon in style but co-fermented with Syrah to give seamless balance.

The Cabernet was fermented with native yeast, using 100% whole berry fermentation.      &                                                                                                                                          The Syrah was 100% whole cluster fermented, with 53 days on skins(!!)

65% new French oak barriques aged 28 months on lees.

It’s medium to full-bodied, has good freshness, ripe tannins, and the straight, focused, elegant yet still concentrated style of the vintage front and center.

Powerline Estate Vineyard (100%)
Charles planted the 38-acre estate vineyard in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, located over 1200 feet in elevation. The soils are well-drained with cobblestone river rocks and underlying layers of sand and gravel deposits, allowing vines to develop very deep and strong roots. The deep sand and silt below the stones bring a great purity to the grapes, while high elevations keep acids high, producing very well-balanced wines with remarkable complex characters. 

Vintage Notes

The 2019 vintage was on the cooler side as it started slow with a later-than-usual bud break and continued on to be fairly moderate throughout the year. Some vineyards had issues with an October freeze a bit earlier than usual, but our high-elevation vineyards have great air drainage which allows us to extend the growing season late into October without freeze. This yielded fantastic ripening and some awesome wines with incredible balance and character. Overall, we are excited about the wine produced in 2019, which has brought us more finesse, incredible flavors, and lovely balance.

Tasting Notes:
Absolutely Cabernet Sauvignon in style but co-fermented with Syrah to give seamless balance. Black currant, cedar box, fresh tobacco, and pencil lead. So much finesse and length. Blackberry, fire ash, and a mineral palate that keeps on saying ‘The Creator!

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

"Another wine that was just bottled, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah The Creator is based on 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Syrah. This puppy boasts a ruby/plum hue as well as terrific aromatics of blackcurrants, tobacco, iron, and peppery herbs. It's medium to full-bodied, has good freshness, ripe tannins, and the straight, focused, elegant yet still concentrated style of the vintage front and center." - Jeb Dunnuck (July 2022)

94 Points - James Suckling

"Very aromatic nose here with a mix of red and dark berries, dried citrus peel, spicy herbs, seaweed and Asian spice. Medium- to full-bodied with a wide and broad structure and polished tannins. Juicy, berry-soaked mid-palate with a lingering, supple finish. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% syrah. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (June 2023)

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"There is nothing subtle here—it is full-throttled red wine action as massive aromas and flavors of blueberries and dark chocolate coat the palate. Grippy tannins save the day, along with tiny notes of fresh-cut violets. All of the Cabernet Sauvignon (73%) and Syrah used to make “The Creator” comes from the Powerline Estate Vineyard." - Michael Alberty (Oct 2023)