Country: U.S.A.

Region: Sonoma County

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Syrah (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 91 (RP); 98 (JD)

" Another wine that blew me away in the lineup, the 2017 Syrah Papa's Block comes from the Russian River Valley and is 100% Syrah that saw 20% stems and 24% new French oak. Its deep purple color is followed by extraordinary notes of blue fruits, liquid violets, lavender, ground pepper, and some background meatiness. This quintessential California Syrah offers full-bodied richness, building, sweet tannins, incredible purity of fruit, and a finish that won’t quit. It’s going to be up there with some of the finest wines from California in the vintage! Bravo."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 06/19