2009 Next of Kyn No~3 Cumulus Vineyard Next of Kyn, Central Coast, California, USA
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appellation | Central Coast |
| Producer | Next of Kyn |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Syrah |
| ABV | 15.6% |
| Format | 1x150cl |
| Packaging | Non-Original Case |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Provenance | Acquired from the original owner, a Next of Kyn mailing list subscriber who received an allocation directly from the winery; directly imported into the UK by Liquid Assets; securely stored in a climate-controlled bonded facility |
| Stock | 1 case (in stock and available immediately) |
96 Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate (August 2013)
Looking at the 2009 Cumulus Vineyard #3, it is an interesting blend of 80% Syrah, 14% Grenache and 6% Roussanne that spent 30 months in 30% new French oak. Offering up lively black fruits, pepper and roasted meat-like aromas on the nose, it’s a total knockout on the palate and has layers of richness that stay perfectly focused. Seamless, layered and long, with sweet tannin, it will continue to thrill for 10-12 years. Drink now-2025.
96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (July 2017)
The 2009 Next of Kyn - No. 3 comes across as a mix of the 2007 and 2008, with the sensual richness of the former and the darker profile of the latter. Because of its impeccable balance, the 2009 is hugely rewarding today. Succulent dark cherry, cloves, menthol and licorice add nuance throughout, but above all else, the 2009 is a wine that can be enjoyed with minimum fuss over the next decade or so.