2013 Bien Nacido Vineyards Estate Syrah Santa Maria Valley
2013 Bien Nacido Vineyards Syrah Estate Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara California USA 9613.4%, 750 ml, $60
A profound and powerful nose of black-pepper-encrusted beef, licorice, chewy black olive and purple flowers. Fine, chalky texture and juiciness balance the full-bodied palate: deep, savory dark fruit, dark chocolate, meat, earth and iron. So, so good.
