Ledge Vineyards "Bien Nacido Vineyard" Syrah 2021

Another wine that's going to flirt with perfection, the 2021 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard comes all from Block 11 and is 100% Estrella Clone Syrah. It reveals a deep purple hue as well as a quintessential nose of bloody black and blue fruits, white and black pepper, iron and assorted gamey, meaty nuances. 100% Syrah, aged 20 months in 60% new barrels, its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by a truly sensational layered, nuanced bouquet of blackberries, smoked game, peppery herbs, iron and bouquet garni-like herbal notes. It's full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins and that rare mix of purity, elegance and richness. This wine could easily go side by side with the greatest Côte Rôtie out there. It's a magical, seamless Syrah that could come from nowhere else. The only downside is it’s made in tiny quantities.

Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following 15 years.