Estimate
...classic tar and violet with a core of blueberry jam and touches of powdered sugar, salami and cracked pepper...palate is full-bodied and powerful with loads of rounded tannins, integrated freshness and a long, perfumed finish streaked with botanical nuances.
Dark yet fresh aromas of elderberry and violet are spiced by cracked pepper and tar on the focused nose of this estate bottling. The palate is very firm and tense, with a zesty acidity that cuts through those elderberry and dark-purple flower flavors.
...medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced Syrah has plenty of classic Bien Nacido gaminess and peppery notes as well as a solid core of dark berry fruits...good spine of acidity and a great finish.
...powerful, dense wine. Firm tannins wrap around a core of inky blue/purplish fruit. Severe late season heat is felt in the wine's potent, large-scaled tannins... Lavender, licorice, cloves and leather add to an impression of somber intensity.