Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah

2009. Pepper spice, black fruits, earth, meaty notes, minerality and med bodied with dried herbs. Steak? Yes please.

Bob came by to say hi n drop off some btls. Delicious but still slightly young

More of a Rhône-style Syrah, savory, dried-herb notes, medium dry on the finish. Elegant and a little leaner in style for a Cali Syrah. Loved it right now!

1995

Easy drinker with nice structure for $20. A guy could do worse on Wed night.

With 2 hours decant this is drinking beautifully now. Blackberries, blackcurrant, blueberry - still vibrant and fresh - dust, smoke, flowers, pepper and garrigue. Long finish, silky tannins. 👍

Really good Syrah

Surprisingly restrained and subtle. All white pepper and black olive. Definitely a "finesse" bottle.

Tight but elegant after sometime in the glass. Decant. Cooked blue and black fruits, some cooking spices. Enjoyable.

2009 vintage 2/25/16 with Osso Buco. Smooth rich taste lasted entire meal