2019 OPTIK

The 2019 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 11D1 comes from Clones 1 and 2 of Syrah and is co-fermented with 6% Roussanne. As with the Pinot Noirs, the Syrahs see between 35% and 45% stems and the aging is in 40% new French oak. This inky colored Syrah offers up a rich, iron-laced, full-bodied style as well as rocking dark fruits, peppery herbs, and meaty goodness. It's rich and mouth-filling, with ripe tannins and a great finish. This is another superb, fruit-driven, textured, yet still classic Syrah from winemaker Joey Tensley.

Jeb Dunnuck 94 points