The second year of the estate Syrah, the 2021 Syrah Slide Hill Estate (97% Syrah and 3% white varieties) has a saturated purple hue to go with incredible aromatics of ripe blackberries, bouquet garni, pepper, and violets, with a powerful, Côte Rôtie-like meaty, smoky character. Rich, concentrated, and full-bodied on the palate, it has beautiful yet substantial tannins, a dense mid-palate, and outstanding length. Absolutely sensational in every way, it will probably merit another point in 4-5 years and blow you away over the following 10-15 years. It has to be the finest wine I've tasted from this vineyard to date.

The 2021 Slide Hill Estate Syrah is only the second vintage of this wine from this recently purchased vineyard. It has an inky purple-black color. Black cherries, blackberries, and mulberry notes spill from the glass, leading to hints of tar, sauteed herbs, and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is concentrated with firm, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and layered. This should age beautifully!