Santa Barbara County

Medium

Natural Cork

Winemaker Matt Sands presented a barrel sample of this Syrah from the famous Bien Nacido Vineyards in California’s Santa Maria Valley. From blocks 41a1, 41a2, and 49, Clones 174, 470 and the Estrella Clone all conspire to present a profoundly aromatic, expressive and complex Syrah. Leads with dark, brooding black fruits, tobacco, dried violets, and charcuterie and delivers a medium-bodied red overflowing with plums and cherries and framed by a voluptuous mid-palate texture backed by tangy blood orange acidity. A long finish reveals dark chocolate, white pepper, and dried herbs. So delicious. Aged 12 months in 30% new French oak.

Syrah / Shiraz

Waypoint, Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA, 2021

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Winemaker Matt Sands presented a barrel sample of this Syrah from the famous Bien Nacido Vineyards in California’s Santa Maria V

Waypoint, Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2021

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