Sequel Non Vintage

2019 2019 Sequel

$65.00 / Bottle Purchase
  • Winemaker John Duval
  • Appellation Columbia Valley
  • Varietal Syrah

After 16 years as winemaker of Australia's iconic Penfolds Grange, John Duval came to the Columbia Valley in 2003 as the "Sequel" to his life's work with Syrah.

Tasting Notes:

PDF

One of our favorite Syrah bottlings to date, the 2019 Sequel is a deep, dark ruby color in the glass with wild blackberry and spicy black pepper aromas. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, black currant flavors weave around a core of black olive tapenade. Mouth-filling viscosity and a refined texture complement the wine’s backbone to coat the palate. A vibrant and lively impression carry the long, generous finish.

95+ Points

Overflowing with elegance and varietal purity, the 2019 Sequel Syrah offers a crystalline and focused nose with elements of dark cherry, baked earth and dusty flowers with a harmonious and floral lift from 30% whole clusters. Full-bodied and clocking in at 15% alcohol on the label, it doesn’t seem as heavy-handed and bold on the palate. The wine demonstrates considerable restraint, exuding elegance and finesse with succulent red fruit and subtly spiced potpourri tones. If you’re looking for a big, beefy Syrah with black peppercorns in your face, this is not it. However, if you're looking for a floral, fresh, elegant style of Syrah, look no further! Give it a try!

— Wine Advocate
95 Points

The 2019 Syrah Sequel is a big, rich, meaty, powerful beauty offering copious amounts of ripe black fruits as well as ground pepper, chocolate, graphite, and spicy oak all soaring from the glass. It packs a punch, as always, with its ripe, sexy style, yet it shows the cooler, elegant style of the vintage beautifully and is balanced, has ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's going to cruise for 10-12 years in cold cellars.

— Jeb Dunnuck
95 Points

Musky black currants, dried violets, grilled herbs and mocha can all be found as the 2019 Sequel Syrah smolders up from the glass. This is a textural animal, velvety-smooth with sleek contours and polished ripe black fruits.

— Vinous
95 Points

This 100% varietal Sequel underweight 33% whole cluster fermentation and was stored in 65% new French oak for 18 months before bottling. The nose shows a dusting of white pepper with smoked meats, Kalamata olives, bacon fat and shades of boysenberry cordial. This shows great freshness and stuffing with very dense and hedonistic black fruit flavors alongside savory and salty notes. Finishing long, this is gorgeous Syrah that will live on for another fifteen plus years.

— Owen Bargreen
93 Points

Aromas of dark berries, ground pepper and leather. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. The palate is rich, but there is a lift and good definition within the fruit profile. Nuanced. Black licorice and spice.

— James Suckling
94 Points

About 30% whole cluster was used during fermentation to enhance the mouthfeel and to add some tension to the backbone of the wine. It was aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak. Showcasing a deep purple core with a neon purple and blue rim in the glass, it explodes with notes of blackberry candy, herbs, crushed black olives, charred meat, and vanilla bean. Very savory and earthy on the palate, with crunchy tannins, wonderful acidity, and a lengthy finish.

— international Wine Report
Varietal Composition 100% Syrah
Acid 0.65 grams/100ml
PH 3.82
Alcohol 15%

Vineyards

Three distinct Columbia Valley growing regions create this complex, multi-layered wine. Boushey and Den Hoed Grandview, two top vineyards, represent one-third of the blend to give Sequel its notable vibrancy. Syrah from a collection of Red Mountain vineyards comprises roughly 40% of the wine and adds impressive structure and backbone. Bacchus Vineyard Syrah adds intense color and aromatics.

Explore Past Sequel Vintages in The Library →
ASC websize
2020

2020 ACS

Chester Kidder Non Vintage
2019

2019 Chester-Kidder

Pedestal Non Vintage
2019

2019 Pedestal

Pirouette Non Vintage
2019

2019 Pirouette

Sequel Non Vintage
2019

2019 Sequel

Saggi Non Vintage
2020

2020 Saggi

Feather Non Vintage
2020

2020 Feather

Dance Non Vintage
2021

2021 Dance

Cymbal Non Vintage
2022

2022 Cymbal

Poets Leap Non Vintage
2022

2022 Poet's Leap

2019 Poets Leap DRY Riesling
2022

2022 Poet's Leap Dry Riesling

Dazzle NV
2023

2023 Julia's Dazzle