The 2021 Syrah Cinématique Larner Vineyard comes from 23-year-old vines, and the wine was matured in 40% new French oak for 19 months. It has dark, flashy aromas of blackcurrant candy, powdered sugar and wafts of blueberries, plus nuances of sage leaves, coffee beans and lavender. The full-bodied palate has an elegant frame of pixelated tannins to support its concentrated fruit, sparks of fresh acidity that call you back to the glass and a long, flavorful finish. 125 cases were made.
96 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2023)
Offering gorgeous ripe cherries, blueberries, black peppercorns, and sappy flowers, as well as just touch of gamey, bacon-like nuances, the 2021 Syrah Cinematique Larner Vineyard hits the palate with medium to full body, a soft, seamless texture, and ultra-fine tannins. As usual, it's a more approachable, polished Syrah compared to the Bien Nacido release. Drink bottles any time over the coming decade.
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2023)
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Syrah Cinematique Larner Vineyard sashays out with gregarious notions of juicy blackberries, mulberries, and wild blueberries leading to hints of peppered salami, star anise, and tar with a fragrant burst of violets. The full-bodied palate is so, so plush, with seamless freshness lifting the rich black and blue berry layers, finishing long and perfumed.
95+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Jan 2024)
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