The 2016 Rediviva of The Stones is a blend of 81% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Mourvèdre. Coming from the Rockgarden Estate, the wine shows the heart of Syrah on the nose with aromas of blackberry, black raspberry and black peppercorn spice. The Cabernet expression is fully exposed on the palate along with a soft note of red bell pepper and mild leathery earthiness providing a lift, giving the wine remarkable complexity across the mid-palate. The wine gains in complexity, depth and breadth as it sits in the mouth, showcasing expertise in blending. It ends with a long, thoughtful finish and continues to evolve in the mouth long after the wine has left the palate. Only 257 were produced of this deliciously seductive wine. Stunning.

A blend of 78% Syrah, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Mourvèdre, the 2015 exhibits notes of crushed cassis, tapenade and dark chocolate. On the palate, it's medium bodied, rich and supple, with a deliciously savory core of dark fruit, meltingly velvety tannins and a long, sapid finish. Syrah really dominates this open-knit but classy blend.

The 2014 Rediviva of The Stones (77% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Mourvèdre) gives up classic Rocks notes of blueberries, peppery herbs, earth and underbrush, and it's medium to full-bodied, elegant and seamless on the palate, with a good yet slightly short finish. It shows the house style in its purity and elegance and is a classy Syrah to drink over the coming 7-8 years.

This is an interesting blend of 80% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Mourvèdre that spent 17 months all in neutral oak. The 2013 Rediviva of The Stones is a Syrah fermented with 20% whole clusters, with all of the other varieties completely destemmed. It’s deep ruby color is followed by lots of Syrah characteristics as well as smoked meats, olive tapenade, blackberry and cassis. Beautiful on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness and fabulous purity, it never puts a foot wrong, has beautifully integrated acidity and ultra-pure tannin. It’s not a blockbuster, but it glides across the palate and keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s certainly enjoyable today with a decant, but it will cruise through 2028.

The superstar here is the 2012 Redivivia of the Stones. Coming all from the Rocks region of Walla Walla and a blend of 78% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Mourvedre that saw varying degrees of whole clusters in the fermentation and aging 19 months in neutral oak. It has classic olive, lavender, pepper, dried flowers and sweet cassis notes to go with a medium-bodied, elegant and lengthy feel on the palate. The tannin is noticeable, yet nicely integrated, and there’s terrific purity of fruit. Give it a year or two and enjoy bottled through 2022.