Name: Bien Nacido Estate - Syrah
SKU: 2885097
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Bien Nacido Estate – Syrah

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USA - CA

Santa Barbara County

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01127 8
2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01127 8
2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01127 8

Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley

Appellation Santa Maria Valley

Varietal Syrah

Cepage 99% Syrah, 1% Viognier

Winemaking Hand-harvested at night, fermented with native yeast and malolactic in barrel. 99% Syrah, 1% Viognier (Clone: Estrella), aged 16 months in French oak puncheons (35% new), bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Aging Aged 16 months in 600L French oak puncheons; 35% new

Alcohol by Volume 13.5%

Markets California

Trade and Media

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The Character

Overall Floral & Harmonious

Aromas Lavender, Honeysuckle, Cacao, Saddle Leather, Wet Stone, Spiced Dark Fruit

Mouthfeel Earthy & Supple

Tasting Notes Color: Deep ruby core with brilliant clarity. Nose: Floral notes of lavender and honeysuckle rise first, underpinned by cacao and a mineral edge. Palate: Earth-driven and juicy, the wine opens with dark fruit and spice, supported by a polished structure and balanced acidity. Silky tannins frame a long, graceful finish. Finish: Persistent and savory, with lingering aromatics and textural finesse.

Selling Point Elegant Coastal Syrah from a Historic West-Facing Block

Pairings Braised Short Ribs, Roast Lamb, Grilled Eggplant, Duck Breast

Awards

2023 - 94pts Jeb Dunnuck
2022 - 96pts International Wine Report, 96pts Vinous, 96pts Wine Advocate, 95pts Decanter, 93pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts James Suckling
2021 - 95pts Jeb Dunnuck

The Story

Crafted from vines planted in 1995 and facing the Pacific just 16 miles inland, the 2023 Estate Syrah is an expression of coastal influence and meticulous vineyard care. This west-facing block delivers purity and lift, where the interplay of elevation, marine soils, and low yields converge to create a wine of character and grace. Blended with a touch of Viognier, it balances aromatic delicacy with textured depth.

About Bien Nacido Estate

Producer Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller.
Since then, under the Miller Family’s stewardship, Bien Nacido Vineyard has become one of the most coveted sources of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah in California. Celebrated as the most single vineyard-designated site in the world, the combination of remarkable terroir and an incredibly dedicated team who cares for the land, enables Bien Nacido’s legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing to further grow with each passing vintage.

Producer Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller.
Since then, under the Miller Family’s stewardship, Bien Nacido Vineyard has become one of the most coveted sources of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah in California. Celebrated as the most single vineyard-designated site in the world, the combination of remarkable terroir and an incredibly dedicated team who cares for the land, enables Bien Nacido’s legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing to further grow with each passing vintage.