Optik – BN Syrah

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USA - CA
Santa Barbara County
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs
- 2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01411 8
- 2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01411 8
- 2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01411 8
Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley
Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Varietal Syrah
Cepage 100% Syrah
Winemaking Fruit sourced from Bien Nacido’s Block II (Alban & Estrella clones), grown on steep west-facing sandy loam hillsides. Aged 14 months in 35% new French oak.
Aging Aged 14 months in 35% new French oak
Alcohol by Volume 15.0%
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Brooding & Refined
Aromas Black Plum, Blueberry, White Pepper, Smoked Meat, Leather, Juniper, Charred Maple, Brandy
Mouthfeel Structured & Velvety
Tasting Notes Color: Deep purple. Nose: Concentrated plum and dark fruit with black and white pepper, smoke, and spice. Palate: Rich and velvety with layers of red and dark plum, raspberry, leather, cumin, and brown spice. Finishes long and refined.
Selling Point Elegant Syrah with depth and peppery spice
Pairings Chargrilled Lamb, Venison Sausage, Smoked Duck, Wild Mushroom Stew, Braised Short Ribs
Awards
- 2022 - 95pts International wine Report, 94pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts Decanter, 93pts James Suckling, 93pts Vinous, 92pts Wine Spectator, 91pts Wine Enthusiast
- 2021 - 94pts Vinous, 93pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts Wine Enthusiast, 93pts Somm Journal, 91pts Decanter, 91pts International Wine Report
The Story
Nestled in the cool, fog-laced hillsides of the Bien Nacido Vineyard, Optik Syrah draws power and elegance from one of Santa Barbara County’s most iconic sites. With fruit grown on steep, west-facing slopes of sandy loam, and cooled by Pacific breezes, this wine showcases the vivid contrast of marine influence and sunlit exposure.
Winemaker Joey Tensley’s deft touch, including a co-fermentation with Roussanne and a purity-focused Syrah, delivers a bold yet refined expression marked by spice, structure, and aromatic lift. Each vintage speaks distinctly—but always of place.
Winemaker Joey Tensley’s deft touch, including a co-fermentation with Roussanne and a purity-focused Syrah, delivers a bold yet refined expression marked by spice, structure, and aromatic lift. Each vintage speaks distinctly—but always of place.
About Optik
Producer Story
Optik was born from a vision of combining the world-renowned Miller Family Vineyards (Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and French Camp), with an icon guest winemaker, Joey Tensley. Optik wines are a true reflection of the acclaim vineyards on which they are grown and the craftmanship of a winemaker seen through a new lens.
Producer Story
Optik was born from a vision of combining the world-renowned Miller Family Vineyards (Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and French Camp), with an icon guest winemaker, Joey Tensley. Optik wines are a true reflection of the acclaim vineyards on which they are grown and the craftmanship of a winemaker seen through a new lens.
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