Zaca Mesa

Black Bear Block Syrah

8.86 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Wes Hagen

From a VIP tasting with Dane Campbell at Zaca Mesa, 5 vintages of Bkack Bear, this was my clear favorite out of a stellar field. Perhaps the greatest domestic Syrah I've ever tasted. Sublime, softened tannin, still vervet and full of life. Fruit, umami, earth for days. So damned good! Still 5 years in it. Eric and Clay killed this one!!

From a VIP tasting with Dane Campbell at Zaca Mesa, 5 vintages of Bkack Bear, this was my clear favorite out of a stellar field. Perhaps the greatest domestic Syrah I've ever tasted. Sublime, softened tannin, still vervet and full of life. Fruit, umami, earth for days. So damned good! Still 5 years in it. Eric and Clay killed this one!!

2 people found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015
Joey C.

What an amazing wine!!!

What an amazing wine!!!

Dec 12th, 2013
Daniel Bailey

Sommelier Mastros Steakhouse

8.3

Daniel had this 10 years ago

Daniel had this 10 years ago

Jan 5th, 2016
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.2

Alex had this 12 years ago

Alex had this 12 years ago

Dec 30th, 2013