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The 2019 Syrah Estate, which was co-fermented with a splash of Viognier, was made with about 35% whole clusters and matured in 35% new 600-liter demi-muids. It has a deep ruby-purple color and gregarious aromas of blue and black berry preserves, cracked pepper, chargrill and purple flowers. The full-bodied palate has a fine, chalky texture and fresh expression, with detailed aromatic nuances lingering on the finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2019 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard confirms my impression that Syrah is the most expressive red wine at the estate. Inky and voluptuous, the 2019 packs a serious punch. A wine of gravitas and character. The 35% whole clusters are pretty much buried by the sheer richness and density of the fruit. The 2019 is a gorgeous wine.
The dense purple 2019 Syrah (99% Syrah and 1% Viognier) is a striking, cool-climate Syrah that boasts a gorgeous nose of ripe blackberries, huckleberries, peppery herbs, cedar, and spice. This carries to a medium-bodied Syrah with terrific overall balance, a round, layered texture, and that rare mix of ripe fruit and stunning purity and freshness. It reminds me of a modern Cornas with its incredible purity yet slightly wild, classic Syrah character.