Product Overview
93+ Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2021 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard comes from X and Z blocks and includes some fruit from the very old vines planted in the 1970s. It has very pretty scents of wild berries, game meats, saddle leather and wildflowers, continuously opening as it spends time in the glass. The light-bodied palate features understated, mineral-driven fruit, silky tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a long, latent finish. It deserves 3-5 years in bottle to unwind. 487 cases were made." -EB, 12/29/23
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Syrah (Santa Maria) is a blend from the X and Z blocks at Bien Nacido. Bright and effusive, with lovely aromatic presence, the 2021 is positively stellar. Dark red/plum fruit, chalk, white pepper mint and pomegranate all open in this super-expressive Syrah. Clean mineral notes extend the effortless, nuanced finish." -AG, Jul/2023
90 Points - Wine Spectator
"A taut and minerally version, with a pure beam of cherry at the center, flanked by abundant spice details and subtle notes of roasted herbs and cured meat around fine tannins. Drink now through 2030. 487 cases made." -AR, 6/30/25
