| Producer | Jaffurs |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Barbara County |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 14475 |
| Size | 750ml |
Bien Nacido is our coolest-climate Syrah vineyard, planted across two blocks up the hillsides overlooking Santa Maria Valley. The 2018 is a generous wine, showing blue and blackberry fruit, black cherry, and cracked pepper. Partial whole-cluster fermentation lends a meaty quality and texture, while a dollop a Viognier comes through in the lifted aromatics. With a tannin/acid structure that should allow it to age magnificently for up to 15 years or more, it is fairly open as a young wine and may be difficult to resist in the short term. Decanting is highly recommended within 5 years of the vintage.
I loved the nose of the 2018 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard, which just screams Bien Nacido with its masculine, salty, mineral-laced aromas and flavors. Possessing full-bodied richness and a round, seamless, gorgeous texture, this beauty gives up loads of ripe black and blue fruits, subtle olive brine, game, and peppery nuances and has ripe, building tannins as well as a great, great finish. It's another one of those “do not miss” wines from this great team
The 2018 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard is a dark, mysterious wine. Black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice, spice, lavender, and dried herbs all meld together. This is an especially brooding Syrah that is going to need time to fully come together. Give it a few years to soften. Drinking window 2023-2033.
Cellar Selection
This sure-to-be long-lasting expression of this historic vineyard kicks off with snappy aromas of black raspberry, white pepper and charred meat on the nose. There is a fresh and edgy quality to the hearty palate, full of charred berries, black pepper and rounded violet flavors. It opens steadily with air. Drink now through 2038.
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