Country: U.S.A.

Region: Central Coast

Vintage: 2020

Cépage: Syrah (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 98 (RP); 92 (JD)

" The 2020 Syrah from Ex Post Facto is lovely at this youthful stage, made without new oak and sourced mainly from the Santa Maria Valley (although moving forward, winemaker Greg Brewer says fruit will come instead from the Sta. Rita Hills). Medium ruby-purple, it offers blackcurrants, dried red cherries and incredible natural spice, like black licorice, cocoa powder, cracked pepper and lilac. The palate is stunning, offering powerful, spicy fruit supported by generous freshness and powdery tannins, and it finishes with great length and definition. Wow!"

Erin Brooks (RP) - 12/22