Halcon Estate Halcon Estate Syrah 2021 750ml

Inky black, the 2021 Syrah Estate is resinous with pine sap, toasted black pepper oils, and black plum. Full-bodied, with gripping structure and good acidity throughout, it has an earthy profile of turned soil, black tea, and cherry pit. Offering a fresh lift of acidity, there seems to be a lot of potential here. Give it another 6–12 months in bottle, and this should be in a great place. (Audrey Frick)

The 2021 Syrah is just as impressive from bottle as it was in barrel. A rush of dark plum, pomegranate and blood orange fruit saturates the palate. Strong savory and floral inflections follow, all supported by beams of tannin that give the wine its shape. Floral overtones reappear on the finish, adding brightness. This site at 2,500 feet in elevation consistently turns out super-distinctive wines. Give this a bit of time. (Antonio Galloni)