Brave & Maiden Estate

Union Santa Ynez Valley Syrah Blend

9.272 ratings

9.17 pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

8.8

Very proper Bordeaux blend. Nice aromas of pepper spice, cinnamon stick, beef jerky, and vanilla. Flavors of fig newton. Good persistent finish.

Very proper Bordeaux blend. Nice aromas of pepper spice, cinnamon stick, beef jerky, and vanilla. Flavors of fig newton. Good persistent finish.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2015

Todd Ziegenmeyer

8.9

Todd had this 10 years ago

Todd had this 10 years ago

2 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014

9.4

Amazing blend

Amazing blend

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2015

9.0

Beautiful dark cherries, loamy earth, long lingering finish

Beautiful dark cherries, loamy earth, long lingering finish

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2015

9.3

Really great

Really great

1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2014

Chuck Van Fleet

9.1

First vintage. Structure, tannins and balance.

First vintage. Structure, tannins and balance.

1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2014

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

8.8

Very tasty red blend. Pleasing tannin, well balanced.

Very tasty red blend. Pleasing tannin, well balanced.

Aug 8th, 2015

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

8.1

Old school Sauv Blanc, soft and supple

Old school Sauv Blanc, soft and supple

Aug 8th, 2015

10

Actual blend for 2011 is Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. And the wine NOT sold out.

Actual blend for 2011 is Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. And the wine NOT sold out.

Jan 25th, 2015

Kara Van Corbach

8.9

Orly?

Orly?

Sep 27th, 2014