Bien Nacido Estate, Syrah 2020 750ML AmericanWest26 The 2019 Montrose has turned

The 2019 Montrose has turned out very well in bottle

A web of fine tannins coats the palate

flamboyant notes of Christmas cake

shows a fragrant bouquet of red fruit (plum and black cherry) combined with elegant spicy hints (cinnamon and nutmeg) and delicate hints of tobacco

A dry and palate-opening Prosecco that will make a great aperitivo

Bien Nacido Estate, Syrah 2020 750ML AmericanWest26 The 2019 Montrose has turnedThe 2020 Syrah Estate Bien Nacido Vineyard is a powerful, dense wine. Firm tannins wrap around a core of inky blue purplish fruit. Severe late season heat is felt in the wine's potent, large scaled tannins. It will be interesting to see where this goes. Lavender, licorice, cloves and leather add to an impression of somber intensity. I am not sure if the tannins will ever soften here.