Coming all from the Estrella clone of Syrah in the Bien Nacido Vineyard, aged 20 months in neutral oak, the 2018 Syrah Block 11 Bien Nacido Vineyard reveals a vivid purple hue as well as a stunning nose of jammy blackberries, raspberries, ground pepper, sandalwood, Asian spices, and spring flowers. Reminding me of a great Cote Rotie with its floral, spicy, exotic character, this full-bodied beauty has stunning purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great, great finish. It's another brilliant Syrah from Mark Adams that will keep for 10-12 years or more. | 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com