Country: U.S.A.

Region: Central Coast

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Syrah (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93 (RP); 97 (JD)

"The 2017 Syrah The Initiation comes from the Soberanes Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands and was the first wine ever made under the Cattleya label. Deep purple-colored, it offers a Côte Rôtie La Mouline-like perfume of bacon fat, crushed flowers, gamey blueberries, and ground pepper. A powerful, full-bodied Syrah that has building tannins and thrilling purity, it’s a singular California Syrah that will stand toe to toe with the best out there."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 06/19