95 Points Parker A fantastic new release from one of our favorite boutique producers in Santa Barbara. Limited. 95 Points Robert Parker: "Blackberries, crushed rocks, peppery herbs, violets and hints of salty minerality all emerge from the concentrated, full-bodied, beautifully layered 2013 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard. Aged 22 months in 24% new oak, this sensational Syrah has serious richness, yet never seems heavy, has building, fine tannin and a rocking finish. Hats off to this team for another terrific effort." 95 Points Antionio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2013 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard is one of the most polished and understated of these wines. Inky blue and purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mint and licorice are all laced together. Despite its considerable flavor intensity, the Bien Nacido is light on its feet, gracious and super-expressive. Drinking window 2017 - 2025."
David Metcalf
Amplified and reduced all at once. Plenty swirling revealed a complex and thoughtful wine of big proportions. Lay it down for a rack of lamb 5 years down the road.
Amplified and reduced all at once. Plenty swirling revealed a complex and thoughtful wine of big proportions. Lay it down for a rack of lamb 5 years down the road.
Jeff Orlowski
Nice dark purple color. Plums, black cherries on nose. Smooth, fruit forward with lots of dark skinned fruits and berries. Easy finish.
Nice dark purple color. Plums, black cherries on nose. Smooth, fruit forward with lots of dark skinned fruits and berries. Easy finish.
9.2Austin Leo
Frantastic dark red. That’s all... enjoy. Make sure you let it open up.
Frantastic dark red. That’s all... enjoy. Make sure you let it open up.
9.1WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.