The current vintage 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah is SOLD OUT.

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The 2008 Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah is always our darkest wine. This years wine is sifter and more fruit focused than the 2007, but still quite the mouth full. It is extracted and rich with surprising density and power. Lower yields increased the wines sensory focus. It has a classic BNV high-tone, candy-spice-cherry-raspberry-sweet tar aroma and a thick, dark-fruit taste. It was made using four new, plus older French and American barrels. (195 cases produced)

• This wine is 100% Syrah fruit from the high saddle of Z(b) Block at Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley appellation. This is an extremely cool vineyard site and is exposed to constant marine air flow.
• Bien Nacido Vineyard harvested on October 16th at 27.0 brix, 3.1 pH, 2.0 TPA.
• The fruit was stemmed but not crushed. Intact, whole berries were placed in small bin boxes for fermentation.
• Fermented on the skins in small bin boxes for 14 days after a 48 hour cold soak.
• Fermented with RC212 and D254 yeast strains.
• Only 8 barrels of this wine were produced.
• Made using two new French barrels, two new American barrels, plus older French and American barrels.
• Wine was racked in mid July, and again before bottling.
• Went through ML fermentation, completing in January
• Unfined and lightly filtered.
• 18 month barrel age.
• Bottled in May 2010

Retail Price $42.00

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Food Pairing:  This is a powerfully flavored wine which works well with similarly flavorful food.  Try dark sauces, even some with dark fruit.  Makes a great reduction sauce.  Try spiced or BBQ pork, lamb, or beef.  Seared, spiced Ahi is a favorite, as is smoked salmon.