The 2020 Syrah Grand Estates impresses with a dusty mix of dried flowers, blackberries and sage. It's silky and round on the palate, traversing both savory and sweet with mineral- tinged black fruits and hints of licorice. This finishes lightly structured with round tannins while tapering off with pretty violet florals and hints of licorice. There's a lovely balance as the 2020 really aims to please.

With dark fruits and notes of mocha and blackberry skin, the value-driven 2020 Syrah Grand Estates displays a medium to full-bodied profile with a firm, mineral and tannic edge. This Syrah was co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier for about a week before aging in new and neutral French and American oak for 14 months. 218,748 bottles were made.

Blackcap raspberries lead a delightfully aromatic lineup that features dark, fresh-brewed Sumatran coffee, beeswax, lilac and garrigue. Tannins are chewy, giving the impression of drinking a cup of black tea with a slice of lemon. Other flavors include blackberries and a trace of guava. An easy sipping treat for this price range.