2016 Syrah, Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley
"Creamy silken tannins give this away as Californian, but the profile and character is pure northern Rhone with layers of violets and black plum along with peppercorns, minty herbs, cedar and griddle bacon. The stems add a nervy green bite that keeps things thrilling from start to finish, that makes you think of Cornas." -93-95 points Grapelive.com, 97 points SóloSyrah, 93 points WE
"Creamy silken tannins give this away as Californian, but the profile and character is pure northern Rhone with layers of violets and black plum along with peppercorns, minty herbs, cedar and griddle bacon. The stems add a nervy green bite that keeps things thrilling from start to finish, that makes you think of Cornas." -93-95 points Grapelive.com, 97 points SóloSyrah, 93 points WE
"Creamy silken tannins give this away as Californian, but the profile and character is pure northern Rhone with layers of violets and black plum along with peppercorns, minty herbs, cedar and griddle bacon. The stems add a nervy green bite that keeps things thrilling from start to finish, that makes you think of Cornas." -93-95 points Grapelive.com, 97 points SóloSyrah, 93 points WE