Our 20th anniversary release of il Padrino is a classic Northern Rhone-like style wine from the best Syrah parcel of Bien Nacido Vineyard. Fresh plums with hints of white pepper jump out of the glass. The wine is medium to full-bodied, powerful, concentrated, but well-structured with refreshing acidity and a very long finish." - Paul Lato

98+ Points Jeb Dunnuck
In contrast, the 2021 Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard is more masculine and feral, with ripe black fruits, cracked black pepper, leather, iron, and spring flowers, and a certain bloody character developing with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, it has a similar level of polish but is a touch more concentrated and lengthy on the palate, with ripe, building tannins and awesome length. Drink this spectacular Syrah over the coming 10-12 years.