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2009 Buty "Rediviva of the Stones" Walla Walla Valley Red Blend (1.5L)

SKU #1534370 93 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Checking in as a final blend of 77% Syrah and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Buty Rediviva of the Stones is a unique, complex offering that exhibits outstanding aromas of black currant, peach pit, herbs, wild flowers, and earthy nuances on the nose. Opening up over the evening and gaining additional richness, spice, and depth, this full-bodied, gorgeously balanced Syrah is refined and elegant on the palate, with a silky, light texture, excellent freshness, and a focused, lengthy finish. The texture and overall balance allows this to show well now, yet it really deserves 2-3 years in the cellar, and should age effortlessly for a decade at the least. Inner quote mark

93 points Wine & Spirits

Outer quote mark Walla Walla’s famous rocks show through in this blend of three-quarters syrah and one-quarter cabernet, coming through in a lively meaty scent to go with a grounding of cedar and plum. The flavors are dense, savory and vinous, finishing with a note of fennel. Inner quote mark (10/2012)

92 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Broad and velvety, filled out nicely with rich blueberry, licorice and black olive flavors that push against refined tannins on the fresh, open-weave finish. Inner quote mark (11/2012)

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark After rendering five vintages from one of Christophe Baron’s original Cayuse blocks in the stones of Milton-Freewater (south of Walla Walla and over the Oregon border), with his 2009 Rediviva of the Stones, Caleb Foster unveils the fruit of his own nearby plantings of (dominant) Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit was largely fermented with its stems; then went into a mixture of demi-muids and 5-10 year old barriques featuring extended lees contact. Believe me, the “animal” aspects I found missing from recent installments of Foster’s Phinny Hill blend are in this Walla Walla bottling with a vengeance! Not just the scents of an abattoir and of well-hung game, but also suggestions of bacon fat and urchin roe set me salivating, and a surprisingly polished as well as brightly juicy palate – brimming with fresh raspberry and cherry – only enhances the allure. Hints of smoky black tea as well as rose petals waft over the entire performance – which when combined with the smoked meat notes give an impression as though co-fermented with Gewurztraminer. There is a lovely sense of lift to this and a lingering, mouthwatering finish. (DS) Inner quote mark (12/2012)

91 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark Sharp and herbal, this new Rediviva has a high-acid, peppery profile. It penetrates deeply into the palate, with excellent length. The herbal side of both the Syrah and the Cabernet is what is most forcefully expressed. Inner quote mark (7/2012)

90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Outer quote mark Bright full red. Sexy aromas of dark berries, woodsmoke, mocha and smoked meat. Densely packed and juicy, with a pliant texture to the flavors of blackberry, licorice and spices complicated by a hint of game. Finishes a bit youthfully edgy. 90+ Inner quote mark (11/2012)

K&L Notes

77% Syrah & 23% Cabernet Sauvignon

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2009 Buty "Rediviva of the Stones" Walla Walla Valley Red Blend (1.5L)

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