Ojai 2020 Bien Nacido Syrah 750ml

Textbook Bien Nacido notes of smoky black fruits, bouquet garni, black pepper, and subtle gamey, violet nuances define the 2020 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard, a medium-bodied, balanced, elegant Syrah with good concentration as well as the more focused, nicely structured, balanced style favored by this estate. It's drinking beautifully today, yet there's no reason this won't evolve for 15-20 years if well stored.

Score: 95 points -- Jeb Dunnock, jebdunnock.com, 2023