Ripe blackberries, bouquet garni, violets, and a kiss of olive and game all emerge from the 2021 Syrah. A medium-bodied, nicely balanced Syrah, it has supple tannins and benefits from air, so give bottles a short decant if drinking any time soon. It should easily evolve for at least a decade.

The 2021 Syrah, a blend of 40% estate and 60% purchased fruit, is packed with inky dark fruit, lavender, dried flowers, black pepper and mint. A touch of whole cluster savoriness and Viognier perfume give the 2021 tons of aromatic complexity. I would five this a year or two to come together. There's terrific freshness and verve here. 

-By Antonio Galloni on December 2023

Deeply colored in the glass and savory on the nose, fresh raspberry and black olive aromas waft from the glass. The palate gives blackberry, licorice, intense black pepper and anise before a taut and spicy finish hangs around to keep the party going. Drink 2028-2040. — Tom Capo

All of the south-facing Syrah on the winery site has been pulled out, leaving just north-facing blocks. To supplement that production, the 2021 Syrah includes about half purchased fruit from other vineyards in Sonoma. Peppery, herbal and floral nuances accent cherries and raspberries on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, framed by fine-grained, silky tannins.

Reviewed by

Joe Czerwinski