Rating	94
Style	Red
Variety	Syrah / Shiraz
Vintage	2021
Appellation	Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara County Central Coast California USA
ABV	14%
Price	$75.00 Buy This Wine
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Reviewed By	Keith Beavers
Reviewed	2023-10-31

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Steak Dinner, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Gamay , Syrah / Shiraz

Bien Nacido Estate Syrah 2021 Review

This Syrah is from Santa Barbara's Bien Nacido vineyard, a renowned site that's also known to be the most single vineyard-designated site in the world. There’s a little bit of Viognier blended in with the Syrah to heighten the aromatics, and that definitely comes through in the wine. The nose has notes of juicy plums, with some oak and cracked peppercorn. The palate is simply amazing with more spice and the softest fruit core balanced by seamless natural acidity. This is a great example of the potential for Syrah in Santa Barbara.

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