This uniquely high, southeast facing slope ripens late and delivers sleek, expressive, compact and detailed Syrahs. You sense the layers immediately, but it takes a fair amount of breathing time for the wine to unwrap itself. The blackberry and black cherry fruit is the star here, with an appealing streak of mineral running down the spine. Although this is already six years past harvest, I suspect its best days are ahead. Drink now to 2030 and beyond.

14.7%; $50 (Rattlesnake Hills)

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