2020 Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyards
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The 2020 Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard, from 25-year-old vines farmed by Chris Hammell, was matured in 66% new French oak for 19 months. Medium ruby-purple in color, it offers defined, layered scents of blueberry and black cherry jam, mint leaves, coffee beans, green olives, violet and pepper. The full-bodied palate explodes with concentrated, botanical-tinged fruits supported by chalky tannins and seamless acidity, and it boasts classy oak spices on the long finish. 146 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2020 Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard also saw a touch of stems (5%) and was aged 19 months in two-thirds new French oak. Coming from a cooler site, it has a deep ruby/plum color as well as a great nose of ripe blackberry and mulberry fruits, notes of charred meat, iron, and baking spices, full-bodied richness, ripe and integrated tannins, and a great, great finish. Out of the two Syrahs, this beauty is a touch more balanced and elegant, and also has slightly more mid-palate density. Regardless, both are brilliant, singular wines that readers will love.
The 2020 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Il Padrino is a brute. Most of the wines in this range are quite racy, but the Padrino is simply impenetrable as this stage. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mocha, gravel, dried herbs and menthol are some of the many notes that develop. There is some whole cluster influence, which adds complexity.