Syrah from the legendary Bien Nacido. Hand harvested, sorted in the winery, fermented individually in puncheons, pressed to barrel, aged in used French oak for 14 months. 25 cases made.The Bien Nacido vineyard defines all that we love about California Syrah. Pure hedonist seduction.A floral bouquet of lavender and sage together with sun baked blackberries and salted plums give way to primal aromas of grilled meats, fresh leather, olive tapenade and seductive duck fat. A broody voluptuous wine with a rich full texture that lingers on. Still so youthful, it is a wine that begs for cellaring and will certainly reward the patient. | Matt Morris Wines