Bien Nacido Estate 2018 The XO Reserve Syrah (Santa Maria Valley)
Aromas of black pepper, asphalt, charred beef and singed rosemary meet with delicate touches of purple flowers and ripe elderberries on the nose of this wild and complex bottling. Similar elements swirl across the palate, from roast lamb in elderberry compote to crumpled lavender and wild thyme. Matt Kettmann
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Price$100,Buy Now
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DesignationThe XO Reserve
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Alcohol13%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published3/1/2021
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