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2017 Syrah Limited

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

California

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Syrah

Vintages
20212020201920182017201620152014
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2021 - 2029

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Brave & Maiden's 2017s are flamboyant wines. To be sure, the estate seeks texture and density, but in 2017 those qualities are further amplified by the intense heat of early September. I thought a number of the 2017s showed better from barrel last year than they did in bottle this year, which suggests choices in aging also influence the final result. My impression is that Brave & Maiden will do better in years with more moderate conditions. The wines are made by Josh Klapper and consultant Paul Hobbs.

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These Bordeaux blends made by winemaker Josh Klapper and consultant Paul Hobbs continue to improve in a meaningful way. More than that, though, they point to a potential level of quality in Santa Ynez that probably most people have not previously thought was possible. The wines are lush and bold, but also impeccably balanced.