Wine Myth 1: Wines need to settle after shipping

Well not sure who came up with this logic but I hear a lot of people say wait 2 weeks. Sure on Champagne I get it or older bottles sure as well. Every time I do a shipment I open a bottle or two on day one of arrival. Well this wine is rocking as almost everyone I have done in the past. WineBid Temp control to Illinois and back to MN. Stellar service.

The Wine:


2013 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah The Contender
 – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (9/25/2025)
Hour one: Natural cork. Well sent the rest home for a friend and this is amazing. Best $40 wine in a while. Minerals, pepper, spiced meat, blue currants, dust, floral and tar. Medium plus finish and super complex wine. Excellent!
Hour two: Well even better and shipped out today. Green olives, tar, spices, roasted meat, blue currants, dust, white pepper and minerals. Super concentrated wine and balanced. What a great $40 wine. 95 points
Recommendation: WineBid (95 points)