Syrah 'PS Santa Barbara County'

Score

91

"The 2018 Syrah Santa Barbara County is made with fruit from younger vines and gets bottled earlier than the others in the Piedrasassi portfolio. Medium to deep ruby-purple, the nose offers fresh blackberry and blueberry fruits with notes of bacon fat, cracked pepper and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, soft and juicy with bright, crunchy fruits and a long, peppery finish. 1,868 cases produced."

Score

92

"The 2018 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) PS is juicy, bold and flat-out delicious. A burst of sweet blue/purplish fruit opens first, followed by a range of floral and savory notes that add complexity. A touch of whole cluster perfume comes through, with hints of lavender, sage, mint and black pepper that develop in the glass. Readers who want to explore the Piedrasassi range will find so much to like here. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value."