2021 "The Psychedelic" Syrah Etched 9L

One vineyard. 9 puncheons. 440 cases. Pure “Rocks” Syrah ecstasy from “Stoney Vine” Estate Vineyard. Ancient riverbed. Softball sized cobbles. Foot crushed. Native fermentation. Stems. 20% new French oak. Aged for 16 months in barrel on the lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Roasted meats. Tobacco spice. Floral citrus blossom. Fresh herbs. Wet stone. Earth. Freshly pickled plums. Red cherries. Mouth coating tannins. Share with friends.

96 Points Owen Bargreen - Top 100 Wine 2023 "A follow up to the really good 2020 edition, the 2021 Sleight of Hand ‘The Psychedelic’ Syrah was sourced from the famed Stoney Vine Vineyard in the Walla Walla Rocks District. For my palate this is up there with the 2018 as the finest edition ever made of this wine. Soft, sultry and seamless on the mouth, this greets you with a literal cornucopia of flavors, while maintaining bright underlying finesse. Black olive tapenade, wet gravel, mortadella, black raspberry, black truffle shavings and bulls blood flavors all marvelously combine with blood orange zest accents. This is simply a marvelous, warm vintage wine that is already expressing itself in all its splendor. Hail hail to the stones! Drink 2023-2031"

96 Points International Wine Report - "The Psychedelic Syrah is always one of my favorites from the Sleight of Hand team and the 2021 vintage is another stellar example. It’s a more restrained Syrah than its siblings which creates a lovely polish across the entire experience. Black cherries, blue plums, dried purple flowers spill from the glass alongside shades of espresso and just a hint of dried sage. With a finish that goes on forever and sweet crunchy tannins, this wine will deliver well into the 10 year mark. Highly recommended."

91 Points Vinous - "The 2021 Syrah The Psychedelic Estate wafts up with a mentholated freshness as exotic hints of sour citrus and spice give way to musky black currants. Soft-textured and pliant, this washes easily across the palate, showcasing saline-tinged blackberries. The 2021 leaves a smoky resonance and tart wild berry fruits, finishing lightly structured and with cheek-puckering tension. In the end, I crave more energy and depth on the palate."