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Brave & Maiden Estate

Union Santa Ynez Valley Syrah Blend

9.113 ratings
9.24 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

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Brave & Maiden EstateSanta Ynez Valley, Central CoastMerlot
Top Notes For
Michael Larner
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
Chuck Van Fleet
9.1

First vintage. Structure, tannins and balance.

First vintage. Structure, tannins and balance.

1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2014
Jason Djang
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
Jenn Blachford
8.6

Before decanting, and after a dozen pieces of Halloween candy it was bitter with a menthol nose. Post 2 hours decanting mellowed into rich velvety goodness.

Before decanting, and after a dozen pieces of Halloween candy it was bitter with a menthol nose. Post 2 hours decanting mellowed into rich velvety goodness.

Oct 31st, 2015
Adam Duvendeck
8.8

Earthy. Barnyard acid yum

Earthy. Barnyard acid yum

Mar 31st, 2015
Kari Ballard
8.8

Kari had this 10 years ago

Kari had this 10 years ago

Oct 27th, 2014
Marco Servetti
10

Marco had this 9 years ago

Marco had this 9 years ago

Dec 31st, 2015
Ed Martin
8.8

Ed had this 9 years ago

Ed had this 9 years ago

Nov 27th, 2015
Jenn Blachford
9.0

Jenn had this 9 years ago

Jenn had this 9 years ago

Jul 24th, 2015