Big Basin Vineyards 2018 Syrah from the Estate Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard in Santa Cruz Mountains bursts with violets, lavender, black wild berry, charcuterie, crushed rock, and cigar box on the nose.
The palate delivers intense, expansive wild berry fruit laced with fine-grained tannins, deeper blue fruit, pen ink, savory spice, and earth notes, elevated by 100% whole-cluster fermentation. Buoyant acidity and surprising length on the finish highlight the rocky hillside terroir at 1,300 feet. Echoes of Côte-Rôtie shine through in its aromatic lift and savory depth. Enjoy with grilled lamb chops or smoked duck.
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