Bien Nacido Estate 2019 The XO Reserve Syrah (Santa Maria Valley)
#43 Top 100 Cellar Selections 2022
Return to List There's a fascinating show of savory qualities on the nose of this bottling, from charred beef and tar to pepper and thyme, but with an underlying boysenberry-juice component. The savory display carries onto the palate, with thyme, white, black and green peppercorns, muddled mulberry and charred beef flavors. Drink now through 2039. Matt Kettmann
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Price$100,Buy Now
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DesignationThe XO Reserve
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Alcohol14%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published3/1/2022
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