Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah

09 in 18. Fig chutney, tar, savory, heat; an intense wine! A little lighter on the palate. Mortadella. Needs another 3yr. -but super impressive. Fig, soy, pink peppercorn.

Great backbone but feel like Brett is creeping in on this wine taking away some of the good things.

This has to be the best Brand for Syrah for the money. Stellar year in and year out.

Delicious Syrah from the iconic Bien Nacido vineyard. #qupe #syrah #biennacido #2011

Superb QPR.

Took a minute to open up but now getting fresh berry, ash, with floral undertones. Smooth and very drinkable.

Classy syrah. Smoke and leather upfront, fruit in the background.

A lovely flashback for my 30th birthday lunch at work. Rough life.

Touch of Brett/funk at the get go but blows off a little bit. Tart strawberry with peppery notes. Taut red fruit.

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