2024 LXV Reserve Syrah
100% Syrah
Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Maria Valley), Santa Maria Valley
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Color:Deep ruby with violet hue
Nose:Peak savoriness. Fresh ground Tellicherry black peppercorns over Santa Maria BBQ. The perfect combination of peppery spice and fragrant violets. Cool climate Syrah trending towards California Syrah. Backed by plum, persimmon, and blackberry.
Palate:Long pepper, clove, and crème brûlée hints show as the wine settles. Lots of body for this coastal vineyard — the mid-palate and tannins will hold up to any food pairing. Both acidic and broad simultaneously — a flavorful contradiction!
100% Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley — a cool coastal site that gives Syrah its pepper, violet, and savory umami. 99 pts, Jeb Dunnuck.